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Nvidia Confirms Shanghai R&D Center Without Transferring Core Chip Designs

The company aims to address China's AI market needs while adhering to U.S. export controls and countering rising competition from Huawei.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Washington on April 30, 2025.
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Overview

  • Nvidia has announced plans to establish a research and development center in Shanghai, staffed by local talent to create AI solutions tailored to the Chinese market.
  • The company confirmed that no core GPU designs or production processes will be transferred to China, ensuring compliance with U.S. export regulations.
  • CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the importance of maintaining a presence in China, warning that competitors like Huawei could dominate if Nvidia exits the market.
  • Nvidia continues to supply China with export-compliant L20 AI chips and is preparing new Hopper and Blackwell variants under U.S. restrictions.
  • China’s AI market, estimated to reach $50 billion in the next two to three years, remains a critical revenue driver for Nvidia despite geopolitical and regulatory challenges.