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NVIDIA CEO OPEN TO JOINING TRUMP'S CHINA TRIP

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
FRI, MAY 8, 2026

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he would accept an invitation to join President Donald Trump on a planned visit to China, indicating no formal offer has been extended yet.

Huang's willingness to participate signals potential collaboration between the tech sector and the Trump administration on international trade matters. Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, has significant business interests in China despite ongoing U.S. export restrictions on advanced semiconductors. The statement comes as Trump has indicated plans to visit China, a move that could carry implications for U.S.-China tech relations and semiconductor trade policy. Huang's openness suggests Nvidia sees value in diplomatic engagement, particularly given the company's reliance on global markets and manufacturing partnerships. The semiconductor industry has become central to geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China. Any high-profile business leader's participation in official diplomatic missions could influence how tech companies navigate increasingly complex regulatory environments across both countries.

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