The trip comes amid ongoing uncertainty about Nvidia’s ability to sell its most advanced artificial intelligence chips in China. The country has historically been a major market for Nvidia’s data center business, once accounting for about one-fifth of its revenue in that segment. However, U.S. export restrictions have barred Nvidia from shipping its latest and most powerful AI chips to China, as Washington aims to maintain a technological advantage in the development of cutting-edge AI.
Huang is expected to attend an Nvidia company event in Beijing on Monday, one of the sources said, and will meet with potential buyers to discuss recent logistical challenges around supplying U.S.-approved Nvidia chips into the Chinese market.
The visit follows reports that China may only permit limited use of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips—allowing purchases for restricted purposes such as research. The Information reported the potential restrictions last week, citing unnamed sources. When questioned about the report on Thursday, China’s Commerce Ministry said it was unaware of the situation.
Bloomberg first reported news of Huang’s planned China trip earlier this week. Nvidia declined to comment on executive travel plans.
Huang has visited mainland China at least three times over the past year, including a trip in January 2025 for Lunar New Year celebrations, underscoring the importance of the market even as trade and regulatory barriers grow.