Exclusive: Huawei's new AI chip finds favour with ByteDance, Alibaba which plan to place orders, sources say - Reuters

Huawei's latest artificial intelligence chip is gaining traction with major Chinese tech companies ByteDance and Alibaba, which are planning to place orders for the processor, according to sources cited by Reuters. The move signals growing adoption of Huawei's semiconductor technology among China's largest internet firms, despite years of U.S. export restrictions aimed at limiting China's access to advanced chip technology. Huawei's success in securing orders from ByteDance and Alibaba demonstrates the company's ability to develop competitive AI processors domestically as Chinese firms seek alternatives to Western chips. The chip orders could boost Huawei's position in the AI market and reduce reliance on foreign semiconductor suppliers amid ongoing U.S. trade tensions. This development underscores China's broader push toward technological self-sufficiency in semiconductors, a critical component for AI infrastructure and data center operations.