Nvidia H200 chips reach Chinese universities through local suppliers and rented servers

Several Chinese universities and research institutions have gained access to advanced Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) chips through local technology companies and rented computing services, despite US export restrictions on these processors. The purchases and contracts highlight how restricted American AI hardware is continuing to reach Chinese institutions, according to procurement records reviewed by Reuters.

The institutions have either purchased Nvidia processors, including the H200 and H100 models, or signed contracts to rent computing power from servers running these chips.