China Intensifies Customs Inspections on Nvidia AI Chips Amid Tech Dependency Concerns

China is intensifying customs inspections on Nvidias AI chips to diminish reliance on U.S. technology, reflecting rising tensions in global semiconductor supply chains.

• According to the Financial Times, China is increasing enforcement of chip import restrictions in response to concerns over dependency on the United States for technology like Nvidias processors.
• In recent weeks, teams of customs officers have been deployed at major ports across China to conduct rigorous checks on semiconductor shipments, aiming to restrict imports of U.S. products.
• This intensified scrutiny represents Beijings strategic move to bolster domestic technology capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign integrated circuits, particularly from firms such as Nvidia.