Huawei Technologies plans to begin mass shipments of its advanced 910C artificial intelligence chip to Chinese customers as early as next month, two people familiar with the matter said.

The release later this year is the latest maneuver between China and the U.S. as they try to control the flow of powerful AI chips.

US export restrictions are expected to accelerate China's push for self-reliance, including efforts to shift the chip supply chain onshore Huawei Technologies will roll out its new Ascend 920 artificial intelligence (AI) chip later this year,