China Finds Nvidia Violated Antitrust Laws in Mellanox Deal

Pro-China narrative

China's antitrust action against Nvidia demonstrates Beijing's resolve to enforce market fairness — even against powerful foreign firms. By preliminarily ruling that Nvidia breached the conditions of its 2020 Mellanox acquisition, China demonstrates its intention to hold companies to their legal commitments and protect domestic competitors. This move signals strength in China's regulatory institutions and underscores its insistence that foreign tech giants play by China's rules. The timing, coinciding with trade talks, shows that China won't be bullied into ignoring corporate violations just to appease Washington.