GeopoliticsMedium•27 September 2026•
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China Considers Allowing Alibaba and ByteDance to Buy High-End Nvidia Chips
Key Facts
1The Chinese government is considering allowing domestic firms like Alibaba and ByteDance to purchase a new Nvidia chip designed for high-end professional computers.
The Chinese government is considering allowing domestic firms such as Alibaba and ByteDance to purchase a new Nvidia chip designed for high-end professional computers. Reuters reported that the move suggests a strategic calibration by Beijing regarding access to advanced AI hardware amidst ongoing trade and technology tensions.
NVDA closed at $225.07 on September 25, 2026, while BABAF closed at $14.19 on the same date. Within the semiconductor sector, TSM closed at $450.61, whereas AMD closed at $630.63 and INTC closed at $123 on September 25, 2026.