Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Thursday that the company is awaiting regulatory approval to sell its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chip in China, signaling a potential breakthrough for the U.S. chipmaker in one of the world’s largest technology markets.
Speaking to reporters in Taipei after returning from a trip to China, Huang said the licensing process for the H200 chip is nearing completion and expressed optimism about a favorable decision from Chinese authorities.
“The actual license for H200 is being finalized,” Huang said at Taipei’s Songshan Airport. He added that he hopes “the Chinese government would allow Nvidia to sell the H-200,” noting that the final decision now rests with regulators. “I’m looking forward to a favorable decision.”
The approval would mark a significant development for Nvidia, whose access to the Chinese market has been increasingly constrained by export controls and geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing.
China remains one of the world’s largest markets for AI infrastructure, data centers, and advanced computing systems. Gaining approval to sell the H200 chip would allow Nvidia to expand its footprint in the country while maintaining its global dominance in AI hardware.
Huang emphasized the strategic importance of the chip for both countries. He said the H200 supports U.S. technological leadership while also meeting strong demand in China.
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“I think that H200 is very good for American technology leadership,” Huang said. “It’s also very good for the Chinese market. And the customers would very much like to have H200.”
Huang’s comments followed a multi-day visit to China, where he met with customers, business partners, and government officials to discuss cooperation and technology development.
He described the discussions as constructive and said interest in Nvidia’s AI products remains strong across the Chinese market.
“And so I’m looking forward to a good decision,” Huang added. “We just have to wait patiently.”
Nvidia has become the world’s most influential AI chipmaker, with its hardware powering data centers, cloud platforms, and generative AI systems globally. However, U.S. export restrictions on advanced semiconductors have complicated its ability to sell high-performance chips in China.
The H200, a next-generation AI accelerator, is designed for advanced computing workloads, including large-scale AI training and data processing. Approval to sell the chip would allow Nvidia to maintain a commercial presence in China while navigating evolving regulatory frameworks.
Earlier this year, Nvidia adjusted product lines and compliance strategies to align with export regulations, according to Reuters, as global demand for AI computing infrastructure continues to surge.
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Meanwhile, competition in the AI hardware market is intensifying, with companies racing to secure supply chains, regulatory approvals, and strategic partnerships across Asia.
