StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 27 September 2026•Updated 27 September 2026•
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China Identifies Nvidia RTX Pro 5500 Chip for Alibaba and ByteDance Purchases
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.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology identified the Nvidia RTX Pro 5500 chip as the specific model domestic firms including Alibaba and ByteDance may be permitted to purchase. 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.