Nvidia’s chief executive, Jensen Huang, has expressed disappointment over reports that China has directed its leading tech firms to cease purchases of the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
Speaking to BBC News during US President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK, Huang said, “We need to make sure that people can access this technology from all over the world, including China. The advance of human society is not a zero-sum game.”
Huang is among several top technology executives—including Microsoft’s Satya Nadella—who are accompanying President Trump on the visit. “President Trump is very clear,” he added. “He wants America to win, and President Xi wants China to win, and it’s possible for both of them to.”
He remained optimistic that diplomatic discussions would lead to a resolution. “The conversation will sort itself out,” Huang said.
President Trump is expected to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday.
Nvidia, the world’s leading producer of AI chips, had previously been subject to a ban on exporting its most advanced chips to China. That restriction was lifted in July following an intervention by Trump. However, in a rare agreement with Washington, Nvidia is now required to pay 15% of its Chinese revenues to the US government.
The Financial Times reported on Wednesday that China’s Cyberspace Administration had instructed domestic tech giants to stop using Nvidia chips that had been custom-designed for the Chinese market. The news sent Nvidia shares down more than 1% in premarket trading.
Despite the tensions, Huang emphasized his commitment to working with US authorities. “I support the US as it tries to resolve these geopolitical issues,” he said, noting he would reiterate that message if asked during the state banquet on Wednesday evening.
Trump is being hosted by the UK government, with tech leaders including Huang expected to attend a state banquet.
Meanwhile, trade talks between Washington and Beijing will continue in Europe this week. On Monday, China’s market regulator accused Nvidia of violating anti-monopoly laws, although it did not provide further details.
Nvidia has been at the centre of the AI revolution, with its chips powering data centres globally. However, as China pushes to reduce its reliance on American technology, it has been rapidly developing its own AI chips to challenge US dominance in the sector.
Major Chinese firms, such as DeepSeek, Tencent, and Alibaba, were among those that had placed orders for Nvidia chips before being instructed to halt purchases.
Despite the uncertainty in China, Nvidia remains committed to its international expansion. The company recently announced investments in the UK, as part of a new tech agreement between the two countries. This includes plans to supply chips to the upcoming Stargate UK data centre in north-east England, in partnership with OpenAI, Arm, and NScale.
Source: BBC News
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