Beijing, July 15, 2025 — U.S. chipmaker Nvidia is set to resume the sale of its high-performance H20 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, marking a significant step in the tech giant’s efforts to maintain its foothold in the vital Asian market. The move coincides with a high-profile visit by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to Beijing, where he is holding key meetings with Chinese officials and U.S. trade representatives.
The H20 chip, a modified version of Nvidia’s advanced GPUs designed to comply with U.S. export controls, was previously blocked from the Chinese market due to tightened restrictions aimed at curbing China’s access to cutting-edge AI technology. However, recent regulatory adjustments by U.S. authorities have now paved the way for Nvidia to reintroduce the H20 and similar products with limited capabilities.
According to industry sources, Nvidia has already begun the process of shipping the chips to select Chinese partners. The company has also launched a new chip variant, known as the RTX Pro, specifically tailored to meet compliance guidelines while serving the growing demand for AI computing in China’s commercial sector.
China remains a critical market for Nvidia, contributing approximately 13% of the company’s annual revenue. Analysts estimate that the previous export ban cost Nvidia over $5.5 billion in lost business and potentially up to $15 billion in unrealized deals. The resumption of sales is expected to boost Nvidia’s stock performance and ease tensions with Chinese tech firms who rely heavily on its AI hardware.
During his visit, Jensen Huang emphasized the importance of cooperation, stating, “China already has plenty of computing power, and our goal is to support responsible innovation across borders.” His visit is being viewed as a diplomatic gesture to rebuild trust and expand business ties amid ongoing geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China.
While the resumption of AI chip sales offers a temporary relief to both Nvidia and Chinese developers, experts caution that future U.S. policy changes could again disrupt supply chains. Nonetheless, the current development marks a cautious but hopeful step toward renewed tech collaboration between the two global powers.
