Nvidia Hit With China Probe in Tech War Escalation

The transcript discusses a probe by China's SAMR into NVIDIA's potentially anti-monopolistic behavior, focusing on a four-year-old acquisition of Mellanox. This investigation is part of broader US-China technology conflicts, with NVIDIA at the center due to restrictions on selling advanced chips to China. The US and other countries like France are also investigating NVIDIA for antitrust issues. The trade conflict has led to retaliatory actions by China, including cutting off essential minerals for the chip industry.

What was the focus of China's SAMR investigation into NVIDIA?

• NVIDIA's collaboration with Micron

• NVIDIA's sales strategy in Europe

• NVIDIA's partnership with ASML

• NVIDIA's acquisition of Mellanox

Which countries, besides China, are investigating NVIDIA for anti-monopoly concerns?

• United States and France

• India and Japan

• Germany and South Korea

• Brazil and Russia

What action did Washington take against NVIDIA two years ago?

• Banned NVIDIA from acquiring Mellanox

• Restricted NVIDIA's sales of advanced AI chips to China

• Forced NVIDIA to share technology with European companies

• Increased tariffs on NVIDIA's products

Which minerals did China cut off in response to trade tensions?

• Nickel and Zinc

• Silicon and Copper

• Gallium and Germanium

• Lithium and Cobalt

What is the main reason for the trade conflict between the US and China involving NVIDIA?

• Disagreements over environmental policies

• Competition in the automotive industry

• Restrictions on technology and chip sales

• Differences in agricultural trade