Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has confirmed that the company is not currently engaged in any active discussions to sell its advanced Blackwell AI chips to China, dispelling recent speculation about potential negotiations between the U.S. and Chinese governments.
Speaking during a visit to Taiwan, Huang stated, “Currently, we are not planning to ship anything to China.” His comments come amid ongoing U.S. export controls that restrict the sale of high-performance AI chips to China, citing national security concerns and the potential for military applications Yahoo Finance South China Morning Post.
The Blackwell chip, Nvidia’s flagship AI processor, has been at the center of geopolitical tensions. While rumors circulated that recent talks between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping in South Korea might result in a deal allowing a scaled-down version of the chip to be sold in China, Huang emphasized that no such agreement is in place. “It’s up to China when they would like Nvidia products to go back to serve the Chinese market,” he added Yahoo Finance South China Morning Post.
Huang’s remarks also follow a controversial interview in which he commented on China’s strength in AI development, sparking debate about the global AI race. He later clarified that his statement was meant to acknowledge China’s technological capabilities, not to predict its dominance The Edge Singapore.
Nvidia continues to navigate complex international dynamics while maintaining strong partnerships in Asia, including with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. The company’s global strategy remains focused on innovation and compliance with U.S. regulations.
