Chipmaking giant Nvidia’s deepening partnership with US fibre optics maker Corning to replace copper links in next-generation rack-scale artificial intelligence systems is shining a spotlight on mainland China’s optical communications supply chain.The domestic optical value chain is also doubling down on AI scenarios, emerging as the global bedrock for the high-capacity components required to power AI infrastructure.“The global optical fibre and cable market had entered a period of both rising volumes and prices since the fourth quarter of 2025,” said Wang Xing, analyst at Huatai Securities, adding that China remained at the centre of global supply with its closed-loop industrial chain and scale-driven cost advantages.
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FRI · 2026-05-08 · 13:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0508-74709
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How Nvidia’s Corning pact shines light on China’s dominant role in global fibre supply
Nvidia's expanded partnership with US company Corning, aimed at integrating fibre optics into AI systems, highlights China's significant influence in the global optical communications supply chain. Chinese manufacturers are increasingly focusing on AI applications, establishing themselves as a foundational supplier for the high-capacity components essential for AI infrastructure.
Wency ChenSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-08 · 13:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Nvidia's expanded partnership with US company Corning, aimed at integrating fibre optics into AI systems, highlights China's significant influence in the global optical communications supply chain. Chinese manufacturers are increasingly focusing on AI applications, establishing themselves as a foundational supplier for the high-capacity components essential for AI infrastructure. This trend is occurring as the global optical fibre and cable market experiences growth in both volume and price, a situation attributed to China's comprehensive industrial chain and cost efficiencies. China's central role in this global supply is underscored by its integrated manufacturing capabilities and scale-driven economic advantages.
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China's optical communications supply chain is central to global fiber optics.
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Nvidia is partnering with Corning to replace copper links in AI systems with fiber optics.
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China's closed-loop industrial chain and scale-driven cost advantages make it central to global supply.
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The global optical fibre and cable market has seen rising volumes and prices since Q4 2025.
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