China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) has prohibited tech giants ByteDance and Alibaba from purchasing Nvidia’s AI chips. This decision was announced on September 17, 2025, as part of the country"s ongoing regulatory measures in the technology sector.
This ban aligns with previous reports regarding China"s internet regulator"s actions against tech firms seeking to acquire Nvidia"s AI technology. The CAC"s move reflects the government"s efforts to control the development and distribution of advanced technologies within the country.
For more information on similar situations, see China"s internet regulator orders tech firms to stop buying Nvidia AI chips.
The implications of this ban for ByteDance and Alibaba, two of China"s largest technology companies, remain to be seen as the industry adapts to the evolving regulatory landscape.
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