RTX PRO 5500

Reports say China may permit ByteDance and Alibaba to purchase Nvidia's RTX PRO 5500 chips, a possible easing of restrictions on advanced US semiconductors for major Chinese tech firms. The move would matter for AI computing capacity at two of China's largest companies and could signal a shift in US-China technology trade tensions. Details on timing and conditions of any approval remain unclear.

Alibaba is reportedly close to receiving Chinese approval to purchase Nvidia's RTX Pro 5500 chips for use in the country. The move would let the Chinese tech giant access advanced US-made graphics hardware despite ongoing export restrictions, and comes as Washington and Beijing continue to negotiate the terms of semiconductor trade. Investors are watching closely for confirmation, given the chip's relevance to AI and data-center workloads.