Huawei is reportedly set to begin mass shipments of its next-gen AI chip, the Ascend 910C, as early as May 2025. Positioned as China's homegrown rival to Nvidia's H100, the chip is gaining traction as a go-to option for domestic AI developers amid intensifying US export restrictions.

The release later this year is the latest maneuver between China and the U.S. as they try to control the flow of powerful AI chips.

Huawei to fill in a gap in the market. According to reports, Huawei is preparing to ship its Ascend 910C chip to Chinese AI firms as early as next month. The US government is stea