Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that U.S. President Donald Trump personally requested his attendance at the recent summit in Beijing. Huang's participation was noted as a late addition to the high-profile delegation, following initial reports that did not list him among the attending executives.
Huang's Role and Opportunity
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the event, Huang emphasized the significance of his presence. He stated:
- "This is an incredible opportunity for me to represent the United States of course, and to come support President Trump in one of the most important summits in human history."
- He added that the relationship between the two leaders, President Xi and President Trump, presented a chance to build a "much, much better partnership."
Confirmation of Invitation
According to sources familiar with the situation, following media attention regarding Huang's initial absence from the delegation list, President Trump contacted the Nvidia executive and invited him to join the trip. This prompted Huang to travel to Alaska to board Air Force One.
President Trump subsequently addressed the media via social media. In his post, he confirmed that Huang was aboard Air Force One, directly refuting reports—including those from outlets like CNBC—that suggested the Nvidia CEO had not been invited.