Nvidia Stock Falls 2.7% After China Restricts AI Chip Purchases
China's internet regulator reportedly ordered the country's largest tech firms to stop buying Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000D chip, citing comparable domestic alternatives.
Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) fell 2.7% on September 17, 2025, following reports that China's internet regulator has banned the country's largest tech companies from buying its AI chips. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) reportedly instructed firms like ByteDance and Alibaba to cancel existing orders for the RTX Pro 6000D, a chip Nvidia designed specifically for the Chinese market to comply with U.S. export controls.
## Market and CEO Reaction
The news sent Nvidia's stock down, closing at $174.88. Fellow chipmaker Broadcom (AVGO) also saw its stock decline by 3.8%.
Speaking at a press conference in London on September …
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