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Nvidia’s Chief Scientist Bill Dally suggests U.S. export restrictions on China’s AI sector may have unintentionally boosted China’s capabilities. He notes skilled Chinese researchers are now working for Huawei, fostering indigenous AI solutions. Restrictions have created a localized ecosystem, increasing China’s share of high-end AI researchers. Though China may lag in hardware, it possesses significant intellectual capital. The policy has propelled Huawei’s growth, eliminating key rivals and fostering competitive software solutions.

The United States has reportedly restricted exports of crucial technologies to China, impacting key sectors like aerospace and semiconductors. The restrictions, impacting the development of the COMAC C919 aircraft, are seen by Beijing as an overreach of national security concerns. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the US actions, emphasizing its commitment to international norms in its export controls and advocating for dialogue and cooperation.

NVIDIA denies plans to establish a chip design center or modify GPU blueprints in China for export compliance, asserting strict adherence to U.S. regulations. While exploring expanded corporate offices in Shanghai, the company maintains technical firewalls, balancing its 10% China-derived revenue amid tightened U.S.-China tech trade restrictions post-2023 export controls.