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Nvidia is set to resume sales of its H200 processors to select customers in China, marking a significant shift after a prolonged export freeze. CEO Jensen Huang announced at the GTC conference that the company has received purchase orders and is restarting manufacturing, following a complex approval process involving U.S. and Chinese authorities. Previously, China represented over 20% of Nvidia’s data center revenue, but export restrictions had severely impacted sales, resulting in a $5.5 billion charge.
This development is crucial for Nvidia as it attempts to tap back into a lucrative market while navigating stringent U.S. licensing requirements. Despite the delays, Nvidia reported a remarkable 73% revenue growth in its latest quarter and forecasts continued robust performance, projecting a 77% growth rate for the next quarter without relying on Chinese sales.
For market professionals, this signals a potential rebound in Nvidia’s revenue streams and highlights the ongoing complexities of international trade in the tech sector. For a deeper dive into Nvidia’s strategy and market implications, I recommend checking out the full article.
Source: cnbc.com