Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang is reportedly expected to visit Taiwan this month, where he may formally announce plans for a new Taipei headquarters as surging AI chip demand — particularly from China — tightens pressure on the global semiconductor supply chain.<h2>Jensen Huang's Taiwan Visit Could Cement Nvidia's Regional Footprint</h2>Market speculation in Taiwan suggests Huang will return ahead of the Lunar New Year to attend Nvidia's annual year-end gathering with local employees and partners, reported Taiwan’s United Daily News on Saturday.During the visit, Huang is expected to appear alongside Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an to announce and sign an agreement for Nvidia's Taiwan headquarters, reportedly located in the Beishike district of Taipei.City officials have confirmed ongoing communication with Nvidia regarding scheduling and regulatory approvals, according to the report. Taipei's government has begun the urban planning process to merge two adjacent sites earmarked for the project, signaling progress toward final approval, it added.Huang made a brief, high-speed trip to Taiwan late last year.See Also: Nvidia Open-Sources AI That Helps Self-Driving Cars Think Like Humans<h2>Taipei Officials Say Nvidia Has Submitted Investment Intent</h2>Chiang said city officials have held discussions not only with Huang but also with Nvidia's chief financial officer and senior executives.Nvidia has formally submitted a letter of intent to invest, which Taipei officials described as a strong vote of confidence from the world's most valuable company.The city government is now reviewing multiple compliance scenarios to ensure the project meets legal and zoning requirements before final approval.<h2>‘Trillion-Dollar Banquet' Highlights Nvidia's Supply Chain Power</h2>Huang is also rumored to host a high-profile private dinner dubbed the &#34;trillion-dollar banquet,&#34; bringing together leaders from Taiwan's most influential technology firms.Expected attendees reportedly include executives from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM), Foxconn, owned by Hon Hai Precision Industry (OTC:HNHPF), Quanta Computer, Wistron, Pegatron and Compal.<h2>AI Boom Drives Nvidia's $4.5 Trillion Valuation</h2>Nvidia's market capitalization has climbed to about $4.6 trillion, surpassing Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), as demand for its Blackwell chips and CUDA software platform accelerates.Analysts say Nvidia's dominance in AI training remains largely unchallenged, even as rivals develop custom chips focused primarily on inference.Industry experts note that AI is entering a &#34;physical AI&#34; phase, extending beyond chatbots into robotics, autonomous systems and smart devices, fueling long-term demand for advanced hardware.<h2>China Demand Adds Upside — And Supply Strain</h2>Chinese technology firms have sharply increased orders for Nvidia's H200 AI chips following policy shifts that allow limited sales into China.Reports indicate orders exceed Nvidia's current production capacity, prompting the company to ask TSMC to boost output.Analysts warn that while China’s demand could drive further growth, it also risks intensifying supply constraints across the semiconductor ecosystem.Price Action: Nvidia shares are up 0.064% in after-hours trading. In the past 12 months, the shares have been up by 26.38%, according to Benzinga Pro.Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings rank Nvidia in the 94th percentile for Growth and the 98th percentile for Quality. Click here to see how it compares to competitors.<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"></figure>Read Next:<ul><li>Beyond Nvidia: Dan Ives Names Top AI Stocks For 2026</li></ul>Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.Image via Imagn

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to visit Taiwan this month to announce a new Taipei headquarters amid rising AI chip demand, particularly from China, which is straining TSMC's production capacity. Huang's visit may coincide with Nvidia's year-end gathering and includes plans for an agreement with Taipei officials. The city is progressing with urban planning for the headquarters, and Nvidia has submitted a letter of intent to invest. Huang is also rumored to host a private dinner with leaders from major Taiwanese tech firms. Nvidia's market cap has surged to approximately $4.6 trillion, driven by AI demand.

- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to visit Taiwan to announce plans for a new headquarters amid rising AI chip demand.  
- During his visit, he may sign an agreement with Taipei's mayor and discuss investment intentions with local officials.  
- The increasing orders for Nvidia's AI chips, particularly from China, highlight potential supply constraints in the semiconductor market.

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Jensen Huang To Visit Taiwan As Nvidia Plans Taipei Headquarters Amid TSMC Capacity Strain: Report