Nvidia CEO says using the term "China Hawk" is a badge of shame, it's unpatriotic.

From Google AI.....

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently called the term "China hawk" a "badge of shame". He accused those who use the label of "destroying" opportunities and acting in a way that is "not patriotic," arguing that U.S. export restrictions against China are harming America's own innovation and economic interests.

Key points from Huang's comments.

Focus on U.S. competitiveness: Huang has repeatedly argued that by restricting sales to China, the U.S. government is isolating American technology and allowing Chinese competitors to gain ground. He stated that if the U.S. does not participate in the Chinese market, Chinese companies like Huawei will fill the void.

China's rapid progress: In an interview on the BG2 podcast, Huang warned that China's AI chip technology is only "nanoseconds behind" the U.S. and that its progress is fueled by its massive talent pool and intense work culture.


Impact of U.S. restrictions: Huang has called U.S. chip export controls a "failure," stating that the policies have cut Nvidia's market share in China's AI chip market from 95% to 50%. In his view, these restrictions have motivated Beijing to accelerate its own domestic chip development.

Commercial vs. political concerns: Huang has tried to separate commercial activity from geopolitical tensions. In 2025, after U.S. restrictions on an Nvidia chip model known as the H20 were lifted, he emphasized that allowing sales for "beneficial commercial use" is good for everyone.


Long-term strategic risk: Huang’s stance reflects broader industry concerns that, in the long run, U.S. sanctions could damage the American tech industry by forcing China to become technologically self-sufficient.


What is a "China hawk"?


A "China hawk" is a political term for an individual who holds a hardline, aggressive stance toward the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and advocates for policies to contain or confront China. In the context of technology and trade, this typically refers to policymakers who support strict export controls and other measures to limit China's access to advanced technologies like AI chips.



I wear the China Hawk label as a badge of honor, not as a badge of shame. But then again I'm America First/MAGA.

I watched the US Corporatocracy over the past 40 years sell the American people out to foreign interests that have made many of these corporatists fabulously wealthy.