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China Poised to Overtake U.S. in AI Race, Nvidia CEO Warns

11/7/2025

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Story summary

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said China is on the verge of surpassing the United States in the AI race, citing lower energy costs and regulatory advantages.
Speaking at the Financial Times' Future of AI Summit, he stated, "China is going to win the AI race."
Nvidia's market share in China has fallen to zero due to ongoing trade tensions and export restrictions.

History

Historical Context

The U.S.-China trade tensions intensified in 2018 when the U.S. imposed tariffs on $250 billion of Chinese goods, impacting technology firms like Nvidia, which reported a 100% drop in market share in China. This conflict reflects broader concerns about China's advancements in artificial intelligence, prompting fears of an AI Cold War that could reshape global tech leadership and competition.

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Story summary

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said China is on the verge of surpassing the United States in the AI race, citing lower energy costs and regulatory advantages.
Speaking at the Financial Times' Future of AI Summit, he stated, "China is going to win the AI race."
Nvidia's market share in China has fallen to zero due to ongoing trade tensions and export restrictions.

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