Nvidia pushes back on accusations its H20 chips pose a national security risk in China

US-China Chip Trade Dynamics - Nvidia and AMD reportedly plan to give the US government a 15% revenue share from specific chips sold in China for market access [1][4] - China questions the safety and trustworthiness of Nvidia's H20 AI chip, with state media suggesting it may pose a national security risk [2][3][9] - The US government previously restricted H20 exports to China on national security grounds, a stance later reversed by the Trump administration [4] Export Control and Negotiation - China is reportedly seeking relaxation of export controls on advanced high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips as part of tariff pause extension discussions [5][11] - The discussion includes the potential impact on Huawei's ability to develop its own AI chips if China gains access to more advanced HBM chips [11][12] Company Statements and Market Impact - Nvidia denies having backdoors in its chips that could allow remote access or control [5] - Nvidia acknowledges following US government rules for worldwide market participation but does not directly address the 15% revenue cut [6] - Chinese companies like Huawei and SMIC may benefit if local customers question Nvidia's H20, potentially leading to increased domestic chip development and sourcing [13]