China Speeds Up Shift to Alibaba, MetaX & Huawei AI Chips

China Speeds Up Shift to Alibaba, MetaX & Huawei AI Chips

China Accelerates Drive to Replace Nvidia with Alibaba, MetaX and Huawei Chips China accelerates drive to replace Nvidia with Alibaba, MetaX and Huawei chips as the nation pushes for self-reliance in AI hardware. The shift comes amid US export controls and rising geopolitical tensions, which limit access to advanced processors. Domestic tech giants like Alibaba, startups such as MetaX, and established firms like Huawei are leading this race, backed by massive state investment in semiconductors and artificial intelligence. Image : Google Why China Wants to Replace Nvidia Chinese tech companies have relied on Nvidia for years. However, export restrictions have forced a rethink. Alibaba, once a major Nvidia customer, now collaborates with local developers to meet growing domestic demand for AI chips. The goal is clear: reduce dependency on foreign hardware while supporting China’s rapidly expanding AI ecosystem. The Challenge of Catching Up Despite significant progress, China still lags behind…