High-profile American CEOs were observed leaving the Great Hall of the People in Beijing after President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing the initial meetings as positive and productive.
Tech Leaders React to Trump-Xi Summit
Several prominent American technology executives accompanied President Trump to the summit. Upon being questioned by reporters about the proceedings, the CEOs offered positive assessments of the discussions.
- Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX): Described the meetings as "Wonderful" and stated that "Many good things" had been achieved.
- Jensen Huang (Nvidia): Commented that "Mr. Xi and President Trump were incredible," noting that the meetings went well.
- Tim Cook (Apple): Was seen giving positive gestures, including a peace sign and a thumbs-up.
Context of the Discussions
While the leaders were seen awaiting arrivals on the steps of the Great Hall of the People, the exact details, timing, or specific participants of the meetings were not visible to reporters. The focus of the discussions, according to a White House spokesperson prior to the trip, was expected to include:
- Continued collaboration on a US-China board of trade.
- Continued collaboration on a US-China board of investment.