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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes China's importance in AI chip market amid US restrictions

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that China remains a critical long-term market for the company's AI chips, despite ongoing US export controls. Huang highlighted that China is a key part of the projected $200 billion market for agentic AI CPUs, with demand expanding beyond traditional GPUs. He also noted increased production of Nvidia's Vera Rubin AI platform and closer collaboration with Taiwanese manufacturers like TSMC.

  • Nvidia has secured US government licenses to sell H200 AI chips to China, though deliveries are pending due to regulatory restrictions and geopolitical tensions.
  • Huang indicated that companies are increasingly investing in CPUs for autonomous AI functions, moving beyond GPUs used for training large models.
  • The Computex technology exhibition in Taipei is a backdrop for Huang's remarks, amidst intensifying global AI sector competition and expanded investment in Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem.
  • Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of approximately $81.6 billion, an 85% year-over-year surge driven by AI infrastructure and data-center demand.
  • The company announced an $80 billion stock buyback program and a dividend increase, signaling confidence in its financial future.

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