China's Import Ban Creates Regional Supply Issues for GeForce RTX 5090.
The GeForce RTX 5090 GPU faces supply problems in China. The country bans direct imports of the card. But it's still sold on Chinese sites. Sellers get it from nearby countries like South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
In China, the RTX 5090 costs about $4,285. This high price is due to low supply. Experts say the import ban has a loophole. The GPU can enter China through other routes.
Demand for the original RTX 5090 is high in Taiwan. People line up at stores to buy it. Some travel from China to get the unmodified card. They worry about versions with fewer features.
South Koreans also have a hard time buying the GPU locally. But cards from South Korea are listed on Chinese shopping sites.
In Japan, a store held a lottery to sell the RTX 5090. However, problems occurred when visitors from China used a different entrance. This disrupted the event and caused damage nearby. The store apologized and will pay for repairs.
The RTX 5090's movement between countries shows supply chain issues. Experts say high-end GPU supply depends on both demand and regulations. China's import ban pushes buyers to other markets. This case highlights how tech products can get around trade barriers.
The GeForce RTX 5090 GPU faces supply problems in China. The country bans direct imports of the card. But it's still sold on Chinese sites. Sellers get it from nearby countries like South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
In China, the RTX 5090 costs about $4,285. This high price is due to low supply. Experts say the import ban has a loophole. The GPU can enter China through other routes.
Demand for the original RTX 5090 is high in Taiwan. People line up at stores to buy it. Some travel from China to get the unmodified card. They worry about versions with fewer features.
South Koreans also have a hard time buying the GPU locally. But cards from South Korea are listed on Chinese shopping sites.
In Japan, a store held a lottery to sell the RTX 5090. However, problems occurred when visitors from China used a different entrance. This disrupted the event and caused damage nearby. The store apologized and will pay for repairs.
The RTX 5090's movement between countries shows supply chain issues. Experts say high-end GPU supply depends on both demand and regulations. China's import ban pushes buyers to other markets. This case highlights how tech products can get around trade barriers.
