Washington's hoopla over Chinese tech symptom of its own harmful dysfunction

Nvidia announced at a technology conference in Las Vegas that four Chinese automakers will use the company's DRIVE technology to power their automated driving systems.

The Chinese market accounts for about 20 percent of the company's revenue and it is seeking to maintain its presence while still complying with Washington's export restrictions.

Previously, the company said it is exporting chips that are customized for the Chinese market so they do not fall foul of Washington's advanced chip ban targeting the country.