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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says No Plans to Sell Blackwell AI Chips to China

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Friday that there are “no active discussions” about selling the company’s cutting-edge Blackwell AI chips to China, pushing back on speculation that a U.S.–China deal could soon allow limited exports.

The Blackwell processor, Nvidia’s most powerful chip for artificial intelligence applications, is currently banned from sale in China under U.S. export restrictions introduced by the Trump administration. Washington fears the hardware could accelerate Beijing’s military and AI capabilities.

“There are no plans to ship anything to China right now,” Huang told reporters during a visit to Tainan, Taiwan, where he attended a TSMC company event. “It’s up to China when they would like Nvidia products to go back to serve the Chinese market,” he added, implying that Beijing’s own policies are a barrier to reentry.

Rumors of a possible diplomatic breakthrough emerged last week when U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in South Korea, but no agreement has materialized.

Nvidia is still allowed to sell its H20 chips, a downgraded model tailored for the Chinese market, but Huang said China’s stance has left Nvidia’s market share for advanced AI chips at zero.

Asked about Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s plan to build a semiconductor fabrication plant, Huang noted that “building advanced manufacturing like TSMC does is extremely hard,” but added that demand for such technology remains enormous.

Huang also clarified remarks reported by the Financial Times, denying that he had said China would win the AI race. “What I said was that China has very good AI technology,” he explained. “They have many AI researchers. The United States just has to move very, very fast because the world is competitive.”

The comments underscore Nvidia’s delicate position between U.S. export controls and China’s growing AI ecosystem, even as global demand for its chips remains red-hot.

Nvidia CEO Hopes to Sell Blackwell Chips in China but Says Decision Rests with Trump

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Friday that he hopes the company’s latest Blackwell AI chips can eventually be sold in China, but acknowledged that the decision ultimately depends on U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking during his first official visit to South Korea in over a decade, Huang expressed optimism following recent talks between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping but said he was not briefed on their discussion details.

Trump told reporters after the meeting that semiconductors were discussed and that China “will be talking to Nvidia and others about taking chips,” but clarified, “We’re not talking about the Blackwell.”

Huang emphasized that restoring Nvidia’s presence in China would benefit both nations. “We’re always hoping to return to China. It’s in the best interest of the United States and of China,” he said.

Tensions over China’s access to Nvidia’s high-end chips remain a major flashpoint in U.S.-China relations. Washington has placed export restrictions on Nvidia’s most advanced AI processors to curb Beijing’s technological and military advancements. Huang has previously urged the Trump administration to relax those restrictions, arguing that Chinese reliance on U.S. hardware strengthens America’s influence.

Nvidia is developing a new chip for the Chinese market based on its Blackwell architecture that will comply with U.S. regulations but remain more capable than current export-approved models. However, Beijing has cooled toward Nvidia’s offerings, instead backing domestic alternatives like Huawei, which has recently announced plans to compete head-to-head with Nvidia in AI hardware.

Nvidia will continue sponsoring H-1B visas despite Trump’s new $100,000 fee

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has confirmed that the company will keep sponsoring H-1B visas and pay all associated fees, even after President Donald Trump’s recent executive order that added a $100,000 charge per new application, according to Business Insider.

Huang’s internal message sought to reassure foreign employees after confusion rippled through the tech sector, especially among Indian and Chinese professionals who form a large share of H-1B visa holders. The company employs many workers from abroad, and Huang has often noted that nearly half of the world’s AI researchers are Chinese.

“As one of many immigrants at Nvidia, I know the opportunities we’ve found in America have profoundly shaped our lives,” Huang wrote. “The miracle of Nvidia — built by all of you, and by brilliant colleagues around the world — would not be possible without immigration.”

Under Trump’s order, new H-1B applicants cannot enter the U.S. unless their employer pays an additional $100,000 fee. The rule does not affect current visa holders or those who applied before September 21.

H-1B visas enable U.S. firms to hire foreign specialists in technical fields. Lawmakers recently questioned major tech companies about their reliance on H-1B hiring while cutting other jobs.

Huang emphasized that legal immigration remains essential for America’s leadership in technology and innovation, saying the new policy changes reaffirm this principle. Data from USCIS shows that California — home to Nvidia and Silicon Valley — has led the nation in visa applications since 2018.