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MNN Global · January 14, 2026 · 1 min read

US approves sale of Nvidia’s advanced AI chips to China

What happened: The US government has authorised the sale of Nvidia's advanced artificial intelligence chips to China amid ongoing competition between the two nations in AI technology.

Why it matters:

  • This decision affects the global AI technology market and trade relations between the US and China.
  • Chinese companies will gain access to advanced AI hardware, potentially accelerating their AI development.

MNN Take: The approval reflects a complex balance between economic interests and strategic competition in AI, allowing technology transfer while managing geopolitical risks.

Sources: BBC Business