On August 22nd, a question about the chip industry at a regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs drew attention. In response to foreign media reports that Nvidia had ordered component suppliers to halt production of the H20 chip, spokesperson Mao Ning issued a principled response, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the stability of the global industrial chain.
The incident stemmed from recent reports from multiple foreign media outlets. According to sources familiar with the matter, Nvidia had issued a production halt notice for the H20 chip to its supply chain partners. This decision came at a sensitive time when China had previously been advised domestic companies to avoid using this chip model. At the press conference, a Reuters reporter directly inquired about China's official position on Nvidia's latest move, putting the global graphics card giant's relationship with the Chinese market once again in the spotlight.
In response, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning expressed caution at the press conference on the afternoon of the 22nd. "I suggest you contact the relevant authorities for details," she said, first directing technical details to specialized departments. Then, she shifted the subject and clearly articulated China's consistent principle: "All countries should jointly maintain the stability and smooth operation of the global production and supply chain." These 14 words, while seemingly brief, carry a profound meaning—while not directly commenting on the company's commercial practices, they clearly convey their opposition to technological decoupling and supply chain disruptions.
Industry observers point out that the fate of the H20 chip, a "special edition" product designed by Nvidia specifically for the Chinese market, reflects the complex ecosystem of the global semiconductor industry. On the one hand, companies need to balance commercial interests with policy compliance; on the other, countries' oscillations between technological competition and cooperation directly impact the layout of the supply chain. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' response maintains China's consistent tone of encouraging international cooperation, but by not commenting on specific company actions, it also leaves room for subsequent policy adjustments.
