Trade tensions between the US and China have severely strained tech giant NVIDIA’s position in the Chinese market. However, recent developments signal the start of a new era for the company. It has been reported that NVIDIA’s next-generation “Blackwell” AI chips will also be on the table during the anticipated meeting between US President Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. This could represent a significant “bonus” for the company’s market share in the region.

Good news for Jensen Huang: Blackwell AI chips may receive approval for China

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang previously stated that they have been facing a challenging period due to US-China trade restrictions. Huang stated that their share of the once-dominant Chinese market has dwindled to almost zero. The company believes that further “trimming” of existing Hopper architecture chips for China is impossible. In this context, it has been emphasized that the next solution for the Chinese market must be Blackwell-based.

Following these developments, US President Donald Trump made important statements as part of his efforts to de-escalate tensions between the two countries. Trump said he expects to lower tariffs on Chinese goods and plans to discuss NVIDIA’s flagship Blackwell AI chips with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This meeting is seen as a critical component of a successful US-China trade agreement.

Depending on the progress of US-China negotiations, it is rumored that NVIDIA could offer a specialized Blackwell chip called the “B30A” for the Chinese market. According to information not yet official, this chip will feature 8-Hi HBM3E memory technology, TSMC’s N4P manufacturing process, and NVLink interconnect. The Blackwell architecture will be the primary driver of the performance increase. The B30A will reportedly feature a dual-die design, unlike the single-die design of the current H20 chip.

NVIDIA’s approval to sell a new Blackwell AI chip in the Chinese market could represent a “major” return on investment for the company. This development has the potential to revitalize not only the company’s revenue figures but also its market share in the country. The results of these critical technology talks between the US and China are eagerly awaited. So, what are your thoughts on NVIDIA’s potential new move into the Chinese market?