Jensen Huang confirms there are no plans to ship Blackwell GPUs to China right now, chipmaker at Beijing's mercy — Nvidia CEO says shipments haven't been approved by Chinese authorities

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has confirmed that there are currently no plans to ship Blackwell GPUs to China, as the shipments have not been approved by Chinese authorities. This decision aligns with the stance of prioritizing American interests first, as indicated by President Trump and U.S. Treasury Secretary. Despite potential strategies for China to acquire Blackwell chips after they become outdated, Huang emphasizes that it is ultimately up to China to decide whether they want to engage with Nvidia. The semiconductor trade policy landscape is complex, with reports suggesting a new Blackwell-based B30A model may launch in China soon, subject to various restrictions and revenue-sharing agreements.