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Explainer: why Nvidia’s new AI chip is struggling in China

by September 16, 2025
by September 16, 2025

Nvidia’s latest AI chip, developed specifically for the Chinese market, is running into significant obstacles, and the problem runs deeper than just technology.

An exclusive report by Reuters unpacks why Nvidia’s efforts to maintain and grow its footing in China are proving much tougher than expected.

Nvidia’s AI chip for China’s market

Nvidia has been building a new AI chip, tentatively called the B30A is a tailored to meet the restrictions imposed by US export controls targeting China.

This chip represents a middle ground: it’s less powerful than Nvidia’s flagship AI products but offers better performance than the older models allowed for export.

Nvidia’s plan involves supplying this chip to Chinese tech companies to keep up with growing demand despite political complexities.

But US-China relations are anything but straightforward. America’s government is wary of advanced AI technology falling into Chinese hands, worrying that it might end up empowering Beijing’s military or surveillance capabilities.

While there have been talks about possibly easing some restrictions, including negotiations over revenue sharing if firms like Nvidia and AMD sell certain AI chips to China, skepticism remains high.

Lawmakers across the spectrum fear this could dangerously erode U.S. tech dominance.

Meanwhile, China isn’t sitting still either. The Chinese government recently flagged security issues with Nvidia’s existing AI chips in the country, sending a warning to domestic companies about potential purchases.

That creates a harsh environment for Nvidia, having to operate under both Washington’s rules and Beijing’s scrutiny.

This seesaw of approvals and restrictions is a tough balancing act, leaving Nvidia’s ambitions in China in limbo.

Racing against China’s growing domestic AI industry

On top of these diplomatic and regulatory challenges, Nvidia must also contend with fierce competition from Chinese homegrown tech players.

Companies like Huawei and Cambricon have been rapidly developing their own AI chips, backed by strong government support, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign technology.

Chinese cloud giants, Alibaba, ByteDance, Tencent still prefer Nvidia chips for their robustness and software support, but government pressure to source domestic tech grows stronger.

Chinese chipmakers are quickly catching up in capabilities, although Nvidia’s edge in software ecosystems and memory bandwidth remains tough to beat.

Nvidia is also expected to launch a cheaper, pared-down version of its AI chip in China to remain attractive amid these pressures.

This strategic shift signals Nvidia’s understanding of the tough market dynamics: stay in with a competitive product even if it means sacrificing some high-end features or profits.

In essence, Nvidia’s challenge is not just about building a better chip, it’s about navigating a political minefield and an escalating local competition.

How Nvidia manages to steer through these turbulent waters will shape its role in one of the world’s biggest AI markets, and comes with implications far beyond just business.

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