Earlier this week China started checking if Nvidia breaks its competition laws‚ adding more heat to the us-china tech standoff. The probe comes right after Washington made new rules about selling high-tech stuff to China
The timing isnt random: just days ago the US gov banned companies from sending advanced chip-making gear to China. This move hits right at Chinas plans to build up its own tech industry
Beijing hit back with some counter-moves of its own. They put several us defense-focused start-ups on their no-trade list (which means these companies cant do business in China anymore). Plus they decided to hold back some important materials that chip makers need – a move that could make things harder for American tech firms
The investigation into Nvidia – which leads the world in AI chips – shows how both sides keep finding new ways to push back against each other. Its like a game of tech chess where each move gets answered with another move; but this game affects real companies and global tech supply chains