Why lift the ban on chip sales to China, especially the H200? It seems counterintuitive, right? The core conflict is the U.S.'s tactical dance to outmaneuver China while boosting its own tech giants like Nvidia. The strategy pivots on keeping China dependent on American chips, even as China builds its tech arsenal independently. Beneath the surface lies a geopolitical tussle: America leveraging economic might to maintain AI leadership, squeezing value from chips before they become obsolete. Selling the H200 doesn't give China the best, it gives the U.S. an edge. This isn’t about immediate gains, but safeguarding long-term leverage. It’s a calculated bet in global tech warfare—balancing who holds power and who merely chases it.