NVIDIA Resumes H20 Chip Sales in China as CEO Jensen Huang Visits Beijing
NVIDIA has announced the resumption of sales for its H20 AI chip, specifically customized for the Chinese market, following a temporary export ban imposed by the US government in April. This significant policy shift aims to help NVIDIA regain momentum in China's AI infrastructure sector. Concurrently, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang made his third visit to China this year, delivering a speech at the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing. Speaking in Chinese and wearing a traditional Tang suit, Huang emphasized China's crucial role in the global supply chain and AI ecosystem. He highlighted that over 1.5 million developers in China are utilizing NVIDIA’s platform and praised Chinese open-source models like DeepSeek and Alibaba’s contributions to global AI progress. Huang also introduced a new RTX Pro GPU for smart factories and logistics. During the expo, he revealed that many orders for the H20 chip had already been placed, with some customers awaiting delivery. This move marks a strategic effort to strengthen ties with Chinese tech giants and navigate complex geopolitical regulations while maintaining market presence.
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NVIDIA Resumes H20 Chip Sales in China as CEO Jensen Huang Visits Beijing
NVIDIA has announced the resumption of sales for its H20 AI chip, specifically customized for the Chinese market, following a temporary export ban imposed by the US government in April. This significant policy shift aims to help NVIDIA regain momentum in China's AI infrastructure sector. Concurrently, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang made his third visit to China this year, delivering a speech at the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing. Speaking in Chinese and wearing a traditional Tang suit, Huang emphasized China's crucial role in the global supply chain and AI ecosystem. He highlighted that over 1.5 million developers in China are utilizing NVIDIA’s platform and praised Chinese open-source models like DeepSeek and Alibaba’s contributions to global AI progress. Huang also introduced a new RTX Pro GPU for smart factories and logistics. During the expo, he revealed that many orders for the H20 chip had already been placed, with some customers awaiting delivery. This move marks a strategic effort to strengthen ties with Chinese tech giants and navigate complex geopolitical regulations while maintaining market presence.
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