Huawei’s Ascend Chips Under U.S. Fire

Huawei’s AI Ambitions Face U.S. Scrutiny

As the U.S. continues its technological standoff with China, Huawei’s Ascend AI chips are emerging as a critical focus. These processors, considered China’s alternative to Nvidia’s GPUs, are reportedly key components in national projects and AI research despite being largely shrouded in secrecy.

Targeted by Policy and Export Controls

The Biden administration’s updated export restrictions aim to close loopholes that previously allowed access to advanced AI chips. Huawei’s development of homegrown alternatives like the Ascend series—especially the 910B model based on 7nm technology—highlights China’s strategic push to reduce reliance on U.S. semiconductors.