China says Nvidia violated antitrust laws

Core Viewpoint - Chinese regulators have accused Nvidia of violating antitrust laws following a preliminary investigation, indicating potential legal challenges for the company in the Chinese market [1][2] Group 1: Regulatory Actions - The State Administration for Market Regulation stated that Nvidia violated anti-monopoly laws but did not provide further details [1] - The regulator is conducting a further investigation into Nvidia's practices in accordance with the law [2] Group 2: Industry Context - Nvidia is central to the ongoing tensions in the semiconductor industry between the US and China, particularly due to US export controls that have restricted the sale of its H20 chips to China [2] - The investigation also raises concerns about Nvidia's compliance with commitments made during its 2020 acquisition of Israeli chip designer Mellanox, which was conditionally approved by Beijing [1]