China & India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

China: China is the intended recipient of Nvidia's H200 chips, but Beijing has stalled purchases due to concerns over foreign dependency and a push to develop its domestic AI chip industry. It also has unease over potential tampering with chips routed through the U.S.

India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology: The India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in China is involved in the country's industrial policy and technology development, which influences Beijing's stance on foreign chip imports.