China Ends Google Probe, Shifts Focus to Nvidia in Trade Talks With U.S.
China has dropped its antitrust investigation into Google, redirecting attention toward Nvidia as trade negotiations with Washington intensify, the Financial Times reported Thursday.
The State Administration for Market Regulation launched the probe in February, accusing Google of possible violations of China’s anti-monopoly law. While the regulator has now decided to end the case, Google has not yet been officially notified, according to sources cited in the report.
Analysts say the move signals a strategic shift by Beijing—easing pressure on Google while ramping up scrutiny of Nvidia to strengthen its bargaining position in ongoing trade talks with the U.S.
Earlier this week, Chinese authorities accused Nvidia of anti-monopoly violations after a preliminary review of the California chipmaker’s business practices.
The development comes against the backdrop of heightened U.S.-China tensions. Over the past six months, President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on Chinese goods—later reduced to 30%—and threatened to ban TikTok. Beijing responded with 10% tariffs and tighter scrutiny of major U.S. firms, including Google.
China has dropped its antitrust investigation into Google, redirecting attention toward Nvidia as trade negotiations with Washington intensify, the Financial Times reported Thursday.
The State Administration for Market Regulation launched the probe in February, accusing Google of possible violations of China’s anti-monopoly law. While the regulator has now decided to end the case, Google has not yet been officially notified, according to sources cited in the report.
Analysts say the move signals a strategic shift by Beijing—easing pressure on Google while ramping up scrutiny of Nvidia to strengthen its bargaining position in ongoing trade talks with the U.S.
Earlier this week, Chinese authorities accused Nvidia of anti-monopoly violations after a preliminary review of the California chipmaker’s business practices.
The development comes against the backdrop of heightened U.S.-China tensions. Over the past six months, President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on Chinese goods—later reduced to 30%—and threatened to ban TikTok. Beijing responded with 10% tariffs and tighter scrutiny of major U.S. firms, including Google.
China Ends Google Probe, Shifts Focus to Nvidia in Trade Talks With U.S.
China has dropped its antitrust investigation into Google, redirecting attention toward Nvidia as trade negotiations with Washington intensify, the Financial Times reported Thursday.
The State Administration for Market Regulation launched the probe in February, accusing Google of possible violations of China’s anti-monopoly law. While the regulator has now decided to end the case, Google has not yet been officially notified, according to sources cited in the report.
Analysts say the move signals a strategic shift by Beijing—easing pressure on Google while ramping up scrutiny of Nvidia to strengthen its bargaining position in ongoing trade talks with the U.S.
Earlier this week, Chinese authorities accused Nvidia of anti-monopoly violations after a preliminary review of the California chipmaker’s business practices.
The development comes against the backdrop of heightened U.S.-China tensions. Over the past six months, President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on Chinese goods—later reduced to 30%—and threatened to ban TikTok. Beijing responded with 10% tariffs and tighter scrutiny of major U.S. firms, including Google.
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