Huawei targets export markets for older AI chips as U.S. export barriers tighten.
Under increasing U.S. export restrictions, China’s Huawei is now marketing its older-generation AI chips to Gulf and Southeast Asian markets. This strategic move aims to preserve global relevance amid escalating geopolitical tech competition .
Huawei's older AI processors, while not as advanced as next-gen models from TSMC or Nvidia, still offer robust performance for regional data centers and cloud services. Huawei hopes these chips will sustain demand until it regains access to cutting-edge semiconductors.
Analysts suggest this repositioning may help Huawei retain international contracts but note the long-term viability depends on easing U.S. sanctions or domestic advances in chip fabrication . Meanwhile, competitors are scrambling to fill gaps in the mid-tier AI chip sector.
Huawei's pivot underscores growing diversification amid supply-chain restrictions and illustrates how tech firms navigate shifting trade landscapes in strategic markets.
I’m Adedayo Obadina
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