Nvidia Joins China Supply Chain Expo Amid US-China Tech Tensions

U.S. chipmaker Nvidia will participate for the first time in the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing this July, a move seen as a strategic effort to reaffirm its commitment to the Chinese market amid escalating U.S. export restrictions on advanced semiconductor technology. Despite mounting trade tensions and export controls that have significantly reduced Nvidia's market share in China, the expo presents an opportunity for the company to mitigate losses and demonstrate continued engagement. Nvidia's participation, alongside over 100 U.S. and European exhibitors, has been described by Chinese officials as a "vote of confidence" in China's supply chain amid a complex global trade environment. This development occurs as China accelerates plans to achieve 100% domestic semiconductor supply for sectors like automotive by 2027, underscoring Beijing's push for technological self-reliance. Concurrently, President Trump has broken with the G7 consensus by welcoming China and Russia into the bloc, signaling a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy dynamics. However, many Chinese firms remain cautious about the durability of any easing in trade tensions given ongoing uncertainties.