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China may allow ByteDance, Alibaba to buy Nvidia RTX Pro 5500 chips: Report
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Fusion42 · 28 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
China is considering approving purchases of Nvidia RTX Pro 5500 chips by companies like ByteDance and Alibaba, signaling a possible limited easing of restrictions on US-made AI chips as China seeks to boost its AI computing capacity despite encouraging domestic chip use.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure, and 5 sources have reported it between 27 Sep 2026 and 28 Sep 2026.
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The partial allowance of Nvidia chips to top Chinese AI firms means you in AI infrastructure must reassess your supply chain risks and sourcing options amid shifting export controls and local policies.
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5 sources · first reported 27 Sep 2026 · latest 28 Sep 2026
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