Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to Hold Media Briefing in Beijing on July 16

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will host a media briefing in Beijing on July 16, as the U.S. chipmaker navigates growing political and commercial complexities in one of its most important international markets.

This will be Huang’s second visit to China in 2025, underscoring Nvidia’s commitment to maintaining ties with Chinese technology firms despite heightened regulatory scrutiny from both Washington and Beijing.

The media event will take place on the sidelines of the Beijing Supply Chain Expo, where Nvidia is among the headline participants. While specific talking points have not been disclosed, Huang is expected to address Nvidia’s regional strategy, product roadmap, and the impact of ongoing U.S. export restrictions on its operations in China.

Balancing Market Demand with Geopolitical Tensions

China contributed approximately 13% of Nvidia’s global revenue in the last fiscal year, translating to nearly $17 billion. However, tighter U.S. export controls have limited the company’s ability to sell its most advanced chips, including the A100, H100, and more recently, the H20 AI processor, to Chinese customers.

Despite these hurdles, Nvidia continues to dominate the AI hardware space in China through its CUDA software ecosystem, which remains a core part of AI development pipelines used by major Chinese firms.

Still, Huang’s visit has raised political sensitivity. A group of bipartisan U.S. lawmakers recently urged Nvidia to "steer clear of any entities linked to the Chinese military", warning against deepening commercial ties with export-restricted companies.

Industry Eyes on Beijing Briefing

The upcoming media appearance comes at a pivotal moment for Nvidia. Its market valuation recently surpassed $4 trillion, making it the most valuable chipmaker in the world. Much of that growth is driven by surging demand for its data center chips, which power AI systems globally.

Analysts say Huang's presence in Beijing is both a strategic reassurance to the Chinese market and a carefully calculated risk, as the company seeks to protect long-term partnerships while staying compliant with U.S. policy frameworks.

The Beijing Supply Chain Expo, scheduled from July 16 to 20, will also feature other global tech firms and is seen as a key platform for corporate leaders to reaffirm their presence in the world’s second-largest economy.

While Nvidia has yet to confirm whether any new China-specific product announcements will be made, industry watchers expect updates on the company’s plans for legacy chip models, ongoing support for software development, and efforts to adapt to export constraints without ceding ground to local competitors like Huawei.