Nvidia stock hits a China payment snag on H200 AI chips — what to watch before markets reopen
New York, Jan 10, 2026, 12:47 ET — Market closed Nvidia (NVDA) is now requiring full upfront payment from Chinese buyers of its H200 AI chips, sources familiar with the situation said, tightening sales terms amid regulatory scrutiny over import approvals. Chinese firms have ordered more than 2 million units, each costing about $27,000, far exceeding Nvidia’s available stock of roughly 700,000 chips. The stock closed Friday down 0.1% at $184.86, fluctuating between $183.69 and $186.97 during the session. (Reuters) This is crucial since China represents a major source of demand for data-center processors that power large AI models. Changes