China: Cyberspace Administration of China investigation into Nvidia over alleged backdoor security risks in chips
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
31 Jul 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Cyberspace Administration opened investigation into Nvidia regarding chip security features
On 31 July 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) initiated a formal investigation into Nvidia Corporation concerning reported security features in the company's semiconductor products. The CAC requested that Nvidia provide technical doc…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body