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NvidiaNvidia(US:NVDA) Hu Xiu·2025-07-17 01:46

Core Insights - Huang Renxun, CEO of NVIDIA, praised China's AI developers and highlighted the rapid innovation in the sector, noting that there are currently 1 million developers contributing to AI advancements [1] - The U.S. government has approved the export of the previously banned H20 chips to China, which could alleviate the "computing power anxiety" faced by domestic AI companies [1][6] - However, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that Chinese companies will not have access to the best chips, indicating ongoing restrictions on semiconductor exports to China [2][4] Group 1: NVIDIA's Position in China - Huang Renxun's visit to China marked a subtle shift in NVIDIA's narrative, focusing less on the importance of its GPUs and more on the broader AI ecosystem [3] - The approval of H20 chip exports is critical for NVIDIA, as it faces significant inventory losses if the ban continues [6] - Huang expressed concern over the competitive landscape, particularly with Huawei's advancements in AI chips, which have begun to rival NVIDIA's offerings [10][11] Group 2: Future Product Strategy - After the depletion of H20 chip inventory, NVIDIA plans to promote the B30 chip, a China-specific version that may offer lower performance but improved energy efficiency and reduced costs [13] - Huang did not provide updates on the B30 chip's progress during his visit, contrasting with his active promotion of humanoid robots [15] - NVIDIA's strategy in the humanoid robot sector is seen as a way to leverage its comprehensive technology stack while navigating geopolitical uncertainties [15][17] Group 3: CUDA Compatibility and Market Strategy - Huang indicated a potential shift towards more open compatibility with CUDA, suggesting that if a platform is compatible, it would not be an issue for NVIDIA [18][25] - This change in stance may be driven by the need to maintain market presence in China amidst fluctuating U.S. policies [25] - Despite hardware sales challenges, NVIDIA aims to retain influence through software licensing and technical services, ensuring continued revenue streams [25]