Nvidia CEO in Shanghai amid China regulatory headwinds
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in Shanghai because the U.S. chip giant faces fierce competition from local rivals and scrutiny from Chinese authorities, a person with knowledge of the matter said.
The timing of Huang’s trip to kick off annual celebrations with Nvidia’s China employees is routine.
He is expected to attend an Nvidia party in Shanghai on Saturday before heading to Beijing, Shenzhen and then Taiwan, another person with knowledge of the plans said.
Santa Clara, California-based Nvidia did not respond to a request for comment. –
Chinese news outlet Tencent News first reported Huang’s presence in Shanghai on Friday.
Huang visited China at least three times in 2025 and met with China’s Minister of Commerce in July.
Nvidia is waiting for Beijing to decide whether to let the company sell its powerful H200 AI chip to Chinese customers; this is a step already approved by Washington.
Chinese officials told customs officials that the H200 chip was not allowed into China, people familiar with the matter told Reuters in January.
It is not yet known whether this is an official ban or a temporary measure.
Nvidia’s second most powerful AI chip, the H200, has emerged as one of the biggest flashpoints in US-China relations.
While demand from Chinese firms remains strong, it is unclear whether Beijing plans to ban the chip entirely to support domestic chip makers, is still negotiating restrictions, or views the potential measures as leverage in negotiations with Washington.
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