Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has said that China is only “nanoseconds behind” the United States in chip technology. His comments highlight the ongoing US China semiconductor gap and the race for global chip technology leadership.

China’s chip startups are growing fast. Companies like Cambricon , Moore Threads, Enflame, and MetaX are attracting billions of dollars, often supported by tech giants such as Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu. Despite this growth, Beijing’s push for self-sufficiency has reduced Nvidia’s China sales by 20–30% since 2023. While Huang is welcomed during visits, Chinese authorities still encourage local alternatives, limiting foreign sales.

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