China AI Firms Weigh GPU Access Over Performance

China’s artificial intelligence sector is navigating a growing gap between demand for high performance computing and the realities of hardware access, as leading firms face delays importing advanced graphics processing units while domestic alternatives mature at a slower pace. Nvidia’s H200 chips have

China Trains Advanced AI Models Fully on Domestic Chips

China has taken a notable step in its push toward technological self reliance as China Telecom announced the successful development of advanced artificial intelligence models trained entirely on domestically produced hardware. The state owned operator confirmed that its latest TeleChat3 models were built

Foundries Driving National Tech Security

Semiconductor foundries play a pivotal role in ensuring China’s technological independence and national security. By 2025, domestic foundries are central to producing high-performance logic chips, memory, and AI processors that underpin critical industries such as telecommunications, defense, electric vehicles, and data centers. The