Nvidia(US:NVDA) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-09-30 19:14Core Viewpoint - Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang stated that China is only "a few nanoseconds" behind the US in the chip sector and urged the US to allow tech companies to compete in the Chinese market [2][9]. Group 1: Nvidia's Challenges in China - Nvidia is facing a dilemma in the US-China tech rivalry, particularly after China's market regulator announced an antitrust investigation against the company for not fulfilling commitments made during its $6.9 billion acquisition of Israeli chipmaker Mellanox in 2020 [3][4]. - The investigation marks the second time China has scrutinized Nvidia, with similar issues leading to a case in late 2024 [5]. - Following the announcement, Nvidia's stock price dropped over 2% in pre-market trading [7]. Group 2: Impact of US Export Controls - US export restrictions have severely impacted Nvidia's ability to supply high-end GPUs to the Chinese market, with the company ceasing sales of several models citing these controls [4][11]. - Nvidia's introduction of a "downgraded" H20 chip did not perform well in the market after the bans on the H100 and A100 chips [11]. - In Q1 2025, Nvidia lost an additional $2.5 billion in revenue due to these export limitations [11]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape in China - Chinese chip companies, particularly Huawei with its Ascend series, are rapidly advancing, capturing 79% of the domestic intelligent computing center market in 2022 [11]. - Huawei has announced a roadmap for the next three years to release higher-performance chips, increasing competitive pressure on Nvidia [11]. Group 4: Future of US-China Tech Relations - The Chinese government has expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue and cooperation to stabilize global supply chains, opposing discriminatory measures in trade and technology [12]. - The current situation reflects the complexity of the global tech supply chain, with the effectiveness of US restrictions still uncertain and Chinese companies accelerating their technological advancements [12][14]. - Huang's call for global cooperation in AI chip distribution highlights the need for balance between competition and collaboration in the tech industry [8][14].