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China: Government reportedly bans foreign AI chips in state-funded data centres

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05 Nov 2025

In November 2025, the Chinese government reportedly ordered state-funded data centres to cease using foreign artificial intelligence chips, applicable to new projects and those less than 30% complete.

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Implementation date

05 Nov 2025

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Updated: 05 Nov 2025
Import-related non-tariff measure, nes In force

Recent update from 05 Nov 2025:

On 5 November 2025, it was reported that the Chinese government had issued new guidelines that ban state-funded data centre projects from using foreign-made AI chips.

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