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China's Cyberspace Administration has banned domestic tech firms from purchasing Nvidia's AI chips, impacting companies like ByteDance and Alibaba. This follows earlier warnings and adds to Nvidia's existing US-imposed export restrictions. The ban significantly hinders China's tech sector, despite local alternatives, as Nvidia's chips are considered top-tier. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed disappointment but acknowledged China's broader geopolitical considerations. This latest ban compounds Nvidia's substantial revenue losses already incurred due to US export controls.

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