Unveiling the Unthinkable: Huawei’s Ascend 920 Chip Challenges US Semiconductor Dominance

Welcome to VOC - Vision of China, your source for the latest insights on technology and innovation. In this video, we delve into the remarkable capabilities and innovation showcased by Huawei, a leading technology company, in the field of chip manufacturing. Join us as we explore Huawei’s journey in the 5G era and the challenges it faces in the global market. Over the past decade, Huawei has invested extensively in research and development, surpassing Qualcomm to become a key player in the 5G revolution. However, the United States, driven by its pursuit of technological dominance, has implemented a series of measures to counter Huawei’s progress. These measures include restrictions on critical technologies, bans on sales to Huawei, and limitations on access to chip design software, among others. Despite these challenges, Huawei has emerged as a global leader in 5G patent share and equipment deployment. Its smartphones, such as the popular Huawei Mate series and P series, have gained significant traction and are now on par with, and even surpass, Apple’s smartphones in certain aspects. Huawei’s resilience is evident as it confronts these challenges head-on and seeks a path forward. Recent reports indicate that Huawei is on the verge of unveiling a series of highly anticipated new chip products, including the revival of the Ascend, Kunpeng, Tiangang, and Balong series chips, as well as the highly awaited Kirin flagship chip. The Ascend 920 chip, boasting impressive performance comparable to NVIDIA’s H100 chip, and the attention-grabbing Kirin chip are just a glimpse of Huawei’s diverse chip product portfolio. From SoC chips to AI chips, server chips, and 5G communication chips, Huawei continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation. Beyond chip manufacturing, Huawei is dedicated to developing an expanded range of intelligent hardware products. The “WATCH Ultimate Master,“ the world’s first mass-market smartwatch supporting two-way messaging via the BeiDou satellite system, and intelligent driving cabins integrated with HarmonyOS 3, exemplify Huawei’s commitment to diversified growth. Huawei’s product strategy extends beyond individual shipments; it aims to establish an ecosystem that rivals iOS. By connecting various product lines and building the HarmonyOS ecosystem, Huawei aims to shape its brand image and cater to the evolving consumer electronics market. The video also highlights the Chinese government’s plan to accelerate the construction of a globally influential innovation source of artificial intelligence in Beijing. This plan emphasizes breakthroughs in key technologies, strengthening infrastructure, building industrial clusters, promoting scenario development, and constructing an innovative ecosystem. By 2025, Beijing aims to achieve self-reliance and controllability in key core technologies, reaching advanced global standards in select technologies and application research. The plan also seeks to cultivate a thriving AI industry cluster with a scale exceeding 300 billion yuan, empowering the real economy and promoting high-quality economic development. Join us on this journey as we explore Huawei’s technological advancements, the evolving AI landscape in Beijing, and the transformative power of innovation. Stay tuned to VOC - Vision of China for more updates on cutting-edge technology and its impact on society. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for the latest content!