Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Highlights AI Progress During China Visit

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing on Thursday, as part of his third visit to China in 2025. Wang confirmed the meeting during a press conference on Friday, praising Huang’s active engagement during his stay, though no specific details were disclosed.

Huang, who leads the world’s most valuable tech company, also held talks with Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and Vice Premier He Lifeng. Chinese officials expressed their support for continued foreign investment, emphasizing openness toward international companies.

Speaking at the China International Supply Chain Expo, Huang called AI models developed by Chinese firms such as Deepseek, Alibaba, and Tencent “world-class,” underscoring the country’s growing competitiveness in artificial intelligence. He added that AI is “revolutionizing supply chains,” pointing to its transformative impact on global industries.

The Nvidia chief also addressed the high interest in its H20 AI chip—now cleared from U.S. export controls—but noted that shipments have not yet started due to pending U.S. export license approvals. The H20 is one of Nvidia’s China-specific chips designed to comply with Washington’s regulations on AI technology exports.

In response to ongoing restrictions, Nvidia announced a new RTX Pro GPU for the Chinese market. Tailored for smart factories and robotics training, the chip is engineered to meet U.S. compliance standards while catering to strong demand from Chinese tech sectors.

Nvidia’s presence and announcements during the visit signal the company’s strategic intent to maintain strong ties with China despite geopolitical tensions and export control challenges, highlighting the growing importance of the Chinese AI and semiconductor market.