US says Nvidia H200 chips still blocked from China despite demand

China’s central government reportedly barred these exact sales

Nvidia’s H200 AI chips have not reached Chinese companies, according to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. He said China’s central government has not permitted the sales, aiming instead to steer investment toward domestic industry. Shipments also stalled amid disputes over sales terms. Meanwhile, the US is reportedly weighing new rules to restrict advanced tech shipments to Chinese firms.