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NvidiaNvidia(US:NVDA) Hu Xiu·2025-07-15 13:24

Core Viewpoint - Nvidia's H20 chip is expected to resume sales in China following U.S. government approval, indicating a shift in semiconductor export policies that may impact the domestic AI and semiconductor industries in China [1][4][15]. Group 1: Nvidia's Market Strategy - Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the importance of the Chinese market, stating that missing out on the projected $50 billion AI market in China over the next two to three years would be a significant loss [1]. - The recent approval for the H20 chip's sale in China comes after a period of restrictions that had previously halted its supply, reflecting a potential easing of U.S. semiconductor export controls [1][15]. - Nvidia's sales from the H20 chip amounted to $4.6 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, with $2.5 billion in orders unfulfilled due to the export ban, leading to $4.5 billion in costs from inventory and procurement commitments [4][12]. Group 2: Impact on Domestic Semiconductor Industry - The demand for H20 chips among domestic AI firms is not currently urgent, but long-term demand remains strong, as the CUDA ecosystem's usability is unmatched by domestic alternatives [10][11]. - The return of the H20 chip to the Chinese market is likely to trigger a surge in inventory stocking, which may negatively affect domestic alternatives [11]. - Despite the easing of U.S. export restrictions, the long-term trend towards domestic semiconductor alternatives in China is expected to continue, with domestic computing power's market share increasing from 14% to 34.6% from 2023 to 2024 [12][13]. Group 3: Future Challenges for Nvidia - Nvidia faces challenges in balancing cost and competitiveness as it introduces various "special edition" products for the Chinese market, such as the RTX Pro GPU [16][20]. - The upcoming B30 chip is rumored to have reduced specifications compared to the H100 and H20, which may further complicate Nvidia's position in the Chinese market [20]. - The shift of large model manufacturers towards domestic computing platforms may create a one-way transition, making it difficult for them to revert to Nvidia's ecosystem in the future [8][9].