Explore how China’s \"soft-hard integration\" strategy fuels AI in 2025 via domestic chips. Despite U.S. export curbs, Huawei’s Ascend 910B supports AI growth, though trailing NVIDIA’s Blackwell. DeepSeek’s $6M R1 model, trained on H800s, showcases software efficiency. The Thousand Talents Program bolsters chip design, integrating AI in cars and healthcare. Compute bottlenecks and tariffs challenge progress, while energy demands raise concerns. China’s self-reliance push, blending hardware and algorithms, redefines global AI dynamics. Sustainable innovation and geopolitical balance are key. #AI #China #Chips #Tech