Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang has expressed disappointment at recent developments regarding China’s restrictions on technology purchases. According to a report by the Financial Times, the Cyberspace Administration of China has banned notable tech companies like ByteDance and Alibaba from acquiring Nvidia’s AI chips, specifically the RTX Pro 6000D, which is tailored for the Chinese market.

Huang remarked, “We can only be in service of a market if the country wants us to be. I’m disappointed with what I see. But they have larger agendas to work out between China and the US, and I’m understanding of that. We are patient about it.” He spoke these words during a press conference in London and is expected to discuss this issue with US president Donald Trump during his state visit to the UK.

This ban marks another obstacle in Nvidia’s challenging relationship with China regarding its AI GPU offerings, particularly following concerns about security issues surrounding older model chips.

While the US has shown openness to allow AI chip exports to China, the Chinese authorities seem less inclined to facilitate access for their own domestic firms to rely on foreign technology. Furthermore, prior reports indicated Chinese companies were preparing to purchase Nvidia’s AI chips as export restrictions eased, showing a desire to collaborate despite the ongoing geopolitical tensions.