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Nvidia's China AI-chip share falls as Huawei closes gap, report finds

Published

13 October 2026

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operational-macro

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Semiconductors

◆ Geography

China

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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Nvidia's share of the China AI chip market dropped to 34% in H1 2026 due to US export restrictions, while Huawei increased its share to 28%. Domestic Chinese chipmakers expanded shipments, with AI accelerator sales growing despite GPU shipment declines.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 4 sources have reported it between 13 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

US export rules have handed Chinese chipmakers a rare chance to grab AI market share in China. You need to rethink supply dependencies and explore partnerships beyond Nvidia if you want to win in this market.

◆ Coverage

4 sources · first reported 13 Oct 2026 · latest 17 Oct 2026

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