Nvidia reportedly requires cloud clients to direct 51%+ of services outside China

Published Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 1:11 AM EST

Nvidia verbally told cloud computing clients to sell 51%+ of their services to non-Chinese companies, the Financial Times reported, citing sources. The requirement directs Nvidia's data centre partners to reduce their exposure to Chinese customers, further restricting China's access to AI chips through cloud services.

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