China's Tech Industry Shifts Away from Nvidia Amid Growing Self-Sufficiency
China's technology sector is increasingly moving away from reliance on Nvidia chips, as local companies develop their own semiconductor solutions. Zelostech, a startup focused on autonomous vehicles, plans to use multiple chip suppliers, including Chinese-made chips, to reduce costs and increase deployment scale. This shift is part of a broader trend where Chinese firms like BYD, Nio, and Xpeng are investing in domestic chip development for driver-assist systems. Despite Nvidia's efforts to maintain its presence in China, including collaborations with local companies, the country's tech industry is prioritizing self-sufficiency and optimizing AI models for homegrown hardware. 
