Chinese Nvidia alternatives project massive sales as AI chip demand surges

Chinese chip designers Moore Threads and Hygon project 55–150% revenue growth in H1 2026, driven by domestic demand for AI computing as US export controls restrict Nvidia's access to China. Major Chinese cloud providers are shifting to domestic chip suppliers, creating a secondary market for alternatives to Huawei and Cambricon.

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