Jensen Huang’s departure may signal tighter US controls on AI chip exports to China

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang’s abrupt departure has raised fresh questions about the future of US-China technology ties, as observers weigh the potential fallout from Washington’s policy on advanced AI chip exports to China.

The timing is particularly sensitive, with US lawmakers debating an annual defence authorisation bill amid growing calls to tighten restrictions on China’s access to advanced AI chips.

Ling Chen, an associate professor of political economy at Johns Hopkins University,...