Nvidia's Jensen Huang on China trip: ‘President Trump asked me to come’

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, revealed that he was personally invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to attend a significant summit in Beijing. This announcement came during a press interaction where reporters inquired about Huang's unexpected inclusion in the high-profile delegation. Initially, Huang's name was missing from the list of executives traveling to China, which was circulated by a White House official. However, following media attention surrounding this omission, President Trump reached out to Huang, urging him to join the delegation. A source informed CNBC that Huang made a detour to Alaska to board Air Force One, where Trump later confirmed his presence on the flight via social media. Huang expressed his enthusiasm about representing the U.S. at the summit, stating, "This is an incredible opportunity for me to represent the United States and support President Trump in one of the most important summits in human history." He highlighted the strong rapport between President Trump and President Xi, noting the potential for enhanced partnerships through their relationship. The summit centers on trade discussions, with President Trump emphasizing the importance of opening Chinese markets to U.S. businesses. He remarked that his primary objective during the discussions with President Xi would be to facilitate greater access for American companies. The U.S. delegation also features notable figures such as Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, BlackRock's Larry Fink, and Boeing's Kelly Ortberg. Reflecting on the day's events, Huang described the opening ceremony as uplifting, praising both leaders for their inspirational leadership and welcoming demeanor.