China is catching up with the US in the AI race: NVIDIA chips may no longer be needed

13:59 / 23.07.2026·148·Technology

China's rapid development in the field of AI technology is expected to shift the balance in the global market. Liang Wenfen, founder of DeepSeek, stated that the gap between Chinese and US AI models has narrowed to a minimum. This allows for independence from the West not only in software but also in the production of high-tech chips. This is reported by Ixbt.com reports .

In an interview, Liang Wenfen noted that until recently, Chinese models were two years behind the US. However, Chinese experts have learned to achieve high efficiency at a much lower cost. Today, the Kimi K3 model introduced by Moonshot AI has become the world's largest open-source AI model, posing a serious challenge for leadership in this field.

Huawei to replace NVIDIA

Currently, NVIDIA chips remain the primary tool for training AI in the global market. However, the Chinese expert believes that the situation will change fundamentally within the next year. Chips produced in China have no issues with ecosystem compatibility; the only obstacle is the current lack of production capacity.

According to reports, Huawei Atlas 950 supercomputers can easily compete with NVIDIA's most advanced GB200 and GB300 chips in terms of performance and price. This demonstrates that the technological sanctions imposed by the US have spurred the development of China's domestic market.

According to Liang Wenfen, giants like NVIDIA cannot stop technological progress in China. Local manufacturers aim to secure their place in the international market by creating their own independent platforms. This process is driven not only by state support but also by massive private sector investments.

These changes are also significant for users and developers in Uzbekistan. The popularity of Chinese open-source AI models (such as Kimi K3) allows local startups to access affordable and high-quality resources. Furthermore, considering the activity of Huawei technologies in our region, it is highly likely that alternative solutions to NVIDIA chips will emerge in the future.

In conclusion, the competition in the field of AI is now taking place not only over algorithms but also over hardware. China's success in this race could completely redraw the global technological map in the coming years.