Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Dismisses Security Concerns Over Selling AI Chips to China

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he does not share the U.S. government’s national security concerns over selling advanced AI chips to China, arguing that Beijing already produces its own high-performance processors. During a media briefing in South Korea, Huang said he remains committed to the Chinese market, which he described as “dynamic, vital, and impossible to replace.”

“It’s in the best interest of both countries,” Huang said, urging policymakers to allow continued technology exchange. His comments come as Washington maintains strict export controls on semiconductors used for AI development, limiting what Chinese firms can purchase.

Huang noted that China has blocked Nvidia’s H20 chips and produces plenty of AI hardware domestically, saying this undermines claims that U.S. exports pose a security risk. He estimated China’s AI market could reach around 50 billion dollars this year and exceed 200 billion by the end of the decade.

Asked whether Nvidia’s latest Blackwell GPUs should be sold in China, Huang said the decision rests with President Donald Trump, who recently discussed the issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Huang also cautioned against underestimating Huawei, calling the Chinese tech giant a formidable competitor with “extraordinary technology.” He praised Huawei’s advances in 5G and AI computing, saying Nvidia’s success depends on staying innovative and moving faster than rivals.