Nvidia has reportedly launched a crackdown on its supply chain, cutting off more than half of its approved customers across Asia. According to a report by The Financial Times, the move is part of a strict new “white list” system designed to close legal loopholes and stop its powerful AI chips from being smuggled into China.

Nvidia cuts its approved Asia customer list in half as US export controls tighten, with China market share projected to fall from 66% to just 8% by 2026.

Nvidia has more than halved its list of Asian customers cleared to buy AI chips, adding a white list and tougher vetting in Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan.