What is a supernode, and why does it matter for the China-US tech rivalry?

The article discusses the concept of 'supernode' in AI computing, highlighting China's focus on integrating hundreds or thousands of chips into a single supercomputer system at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). Domestic Chinese chipmakers like Huawei Technologies and Biren Technology showcased such hardware, signaling a strategic shift in computing for large-scale AI models.