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Jensen Huang

The latest news on Jensen Huang, co-founder, president and CEO of NVIDIA, including American business news and updates.

Born

17 Feb 1963

Industry

Technology, Business

Job Title

Founder, president and CEO of Nvidia

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, pictured on May 14 at the welcoming ceremony for Trump’s recent visit to Beijing. Photo: Reuters

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Double standards? How North American conservatives viewed 2 China trips

The North American right cast Trump’s Beijing visit as ‘deal-making diplomacy’ while attacking the Canadian leader for ‘hedging with China’.

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US-China tech war

US chipmakers in China see revenue rise, defying trade tensions: Hurun list

25 May 2026 - 11:03PMvideocam

US-China tech war

A cloud above the clouds: US, China jockey for position in computing space race

23 May 2026 - 9:00AMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

Nvidia’s H200 sales prospects in China remain uncertain despite Huang visit

US chip giant reports 85 per cent year-on-year rise in quarterly revenue amid surge in AI demand, but no revenue from H200 sales in China.

21 May 2026 - 11:51AM

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks to reporters as he arrives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14 for a meeting between Premier Li Qiang and US business representatives. Photo: EPA

Trending in China

Jensen Huang’s China noodle shop visit prompts launch of ‘leather jacket’ set meal

Nvidia boss wolfs down signature noodle dish as crowds throng eatery; stops short of finishing cup of popular but ‘pungent’ fermented soy drink.

20 May 2026 - 6:00PM

Artificial intelligence

AMD meeting with China’s vice-premier raises optimism on US AI chips

‘Relatively advanced’ chips to start entering China in second half, as US is ‘pulling back’ on tariff war and tech decoupling, analysts say.

19 May 2026 - 7:30PM

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Trump leaves China after much pomp and pageantry, but little to show for it

US president’s much-anticipated summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing resulted in more fanfare than concrete policy change, analysts say.

16 May 2026 - 6:54AMvideocam

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One before departing Beijing on Friday. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS

2026 Xi-Trump summit

The Xi-Trump summit is over. What comes next in the US-China rivalry?

The US president’s trip to Beijing has been hailed as ‘fantastic’ and ‘historic’ but there are still many known unknowns in ties.

16 May 2026 - 12:16AMvideocam

US-China tech war

Trump, Xi weigh AI ‘guard rails’ as Nvidia chip exports hang in the balance

Meeting in Beijing, the presidents weighed safety protocols for the rapidly emerging technology, and H200 chip shipments were a ‘sovereign decision’ for ‌China.

21 May 2026 - 11:48AM

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Trump poured millions into tech giants seeking China deal, ethics filing shows

In the first quarter, Trump made at least nine trades in Nvidia, with transaction values ranging from US$1,001 to US$5 million.

15 May 2026 - 8:30PM

US President Donald Trump gestures as he departs Beijing Capital International Airport aboard Air Force One, in Beijing on Friday. Photo: Reuters

Science

Trump’s top science adviser visited Beijing. What does that mean for AI?

Beijing is vague on whether AI cooperation was on the summit’s agenda, even as experts urge collaboration on common problems.

15 May 2026 - 8:59PMvideocam

Michael Kratsios has identified China as the US' “pre-eminent geopolitical rival and our most formidable technological and scientific competitor”. Photo: AP

China manufacturing

After Trump visit, China’s top party journal doubles down on manufacturing push

The real economy must remain the bedrock of future growth, according to latest Qiushi article.

15 May 2026 - 6:59PM

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Macroscope | Trump-Xi summit puts US vulnerabilities on display

China weaponising rare earths turned the tables on Trump, showing how unprepared Western governments and firms were for a full trade war.

14 May 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

Alibaba, Tencent present a tale of two strategies for AI spending

Alibaba will focus its AI capex on cloud services, while Tencent is prioritising internal demand with its spending.

14 May 2026 - 9:15PM

Alibaba Cloud signage is pictured at the Alibaba office in Beijing on April 1, 2026. Photo: AFP

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Eric and Lara Trump – the new US first family faces making the trip to China

The American president’s wife may be absent but his son appears in the entourage in a ‘personal capacity’.

14 May 2026 - 10:03PMvideocam

Eric and Lara Trump walk off Air Force One upon arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

China stock market

AI | Chinese chip ETFs pause trading as they warn of soaring premium risks

With two funds trading at least 30 per cent above net asset values, the large premiums would trigger sell-offs when sentiment turns.

14 May 2026 - 3:59PM

2026 Xi-Trump summit

‘A flying White House’: Trump’s Air Force One fuels fascination in China

Hundreds of Beijing residents join professional photographers at vantage points near airport to capture arrival of the presidential plane.

14 May 2026 - 6:36PM

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Trump’s trillion-dollar business delegation arrives in China, eager for deals

The 17 American business executives accompanying US president are the wealthiest such delegation to visit the country.

14 May 2026 - 12:26PM

Elon Musk follows Eric and Lara Trump down the stairs from Air Force One after its arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport on Wednesday night. Photo: AP

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Trump arrives in China with tech titans and top aides for high-stakes Xi summit

The US president is greeted with elaborate ceremony as he arrives in Beijing for his first trip to China since 2017.

13 May 2026 - 11:00PM

Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla lures budget-conscious Chinese buyers ahead of state visit by Trump

US President Donald Trump’s entourage for his three-day trip to China includes Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Tim Cook of Apple.

13 May 2026 - 6:44PM

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Leaving so soon? US, China hold briefest trade talks yet before leaders’ summit

The two delegations met in Seoul’s Incheon Airport, spoke for a few hours and skipped the press conferences typically held after earlier sessions.

13 May 2026 - 5:14PMvideocam

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng shakes hands with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prior to trade talks in South Korea on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Trump flies to Beijing, Nvidia’s Huang joins trip at last minute

The US president headed to Beijing with 17 CEOs, belatedly including Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, reflecting a focus on trade for his summit with China’s Xi Jinping.

13 May 2026 - 5:00PM

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One for his trip to China. Photo: AFP

China stock market

Why are Chinese stock markets hitting record highs ahead of Trump’s visit?

Both the ChiNext and SSE Star 50 indexes closed at record highs on Wednesday, as investor optimism over China’s tech sector surges.

13 May 2026 - 5:23PMvideocam

2026 Xi-Trump summit

China-US trade talks kick off in Seoul ahead of high-profile leaders’ summit

Trade deals, export controls on critical minerals and the Iran war likely to be talking points as senior officials sit down for negotiations.

13 May 2026 - 11:55AM

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang joins Trump’s trip to China at last minute

The Nvidia CEO boarded Air Force One during a refuelling stop in Alaska, with Trump saying it was ‘an honour’ to have him on the trip.

13 May 2026 - 12:25PM

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, will reportedly travel to China with US President Donald Trump this week. Photo: Reuters

2026 Xi-Trump summit

China stresses ‘equality, respect’ as Trump heads to Beijing for Xi summit

Trade, Taiwan and Middle East tensions loom large as US and Chinese leaders meet for first state visit since Trump’s return.

13 May 2026 - 7:21PMvideocam

Donald Trump (centre) walks to Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Tuesday en route to his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: AP

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Trump’s cadre of CEOs hunts for wins in China, from soybeans to semiconductors

Corporate leaders join this week’s state visit, with a diverse group eyeing market access and stability amid frictions.

12 May 2026 - 11:03PMvideocam

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Trump’s China visit opens door to ‘casual’ networking between business chiefs

Sources say Beijing’s exclusive Capital Club has been reserved for networking opportunities in a ‘less formal’ setting during state visit.

12 May 2026 - 6:37PMvideocam

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Jensen Huang

Double standards? How North American conservatives viewed 2 China trips

The North American right cast Trump’s Beijing visit as ‘deal-making diplomacy’ while attacking the Canadian leader for ‘hedging with China’.

US chipmakers in China see revenue rise, defying trade tensions: Hurun list

A cloud above the clouds: US, China jockey for position in computing space race

Nvidia’s H200 sales prospects in China remain uncertain despite Huang visit

US chip giant reports 85 per cent year-on-year rise in quarterly revenue amid surge in AI demand, but no revenue from H200 sales in China.

Jensen Huang’s China noodle shop visit prompts launch of ‘leather jacket’ set meal

Nvidia boss wolfs down signature noodle dish as crowds throng eatery; stops short of finishing cup of popular but ‘pungent’ fermented soy drink.

AMD meeting with China’s vice-premier raises optimism on US AI chips

‘Relatively advanced’ chips to start entering China in second half, as US is ‘pulling back’ on tariff war and tech decoupling, analysts say.

Trump leaves China after much pomp and pageantry, but little to show for it

US president’s much-anticipated summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing resulted in more fanfare than concrete policy change, analysts say.

The Xi-Trump summit is over. What comes next in the US-China rivalry?

The US president’s trip to Beijing has been hailed as ‘fantastic’ and ‘historic’ but there are still many known unknowns in ties.

Trump, Xi weigh AI ‘guard rails’ as Nvidia chip exports hang in the balance

Meeting in Beijing, the presidents weighed safety protocols for the rapidly emerging technology, and H200 chip shipments were a ‘sovereign decision’ for ‌China.

Trump poured millions into tech giants seeking China deal, ethics filing shows

In the first quarter, Trump made at least nine trades in Nvidia, with transaction values ranging from US$1,001 to US$5 million.

Trump’s top science adviser visited Beijing. What does that mean for AI?

Beijing is vague on whether AI cooperation was on the summit’s agenda, even as experts urge collaboration on common problems.

After Trump visit, China’s top party journal doubles down on manufacturing push

The real economy must remain the bedrock of future growth, according to latest Qiushi article.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Macroscope | Trump-Xi summit puts US vulnerabilities on display

China weaponising rare earths turned the tables on Trump, showing how unprepared Western governments and firms were for a full trade war.

Alibaba, Tencent present a tale of two strategies for AI spending

Alibaba will focus its AI capex on cloud services, while Tencent is prioritising internal demand with its spending.

Eric and Lara Trump – the new US first family faces making the trip to China

The American president’s wife may be absent but his son appears in the entourage in a ‘personal capacity’.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}AI | Chinese chip ETFs pause trading as they warn of soaring premium risks

With two funds trading at least 30 per cent above net asset values, the large premiums would trigger sell-offs when sentiment turns.

‘A flying White House’: Trump’s Air Force One fuels fascination in China

Hundreds of Beijing residents join professional photographers at vantage points near airport to capture arrival of the presidential plane.

Trump’s trillion-dollar business delegation arrives in China, eager for deals

The 17 American business executives accompanying US president are the wealthiest such delegation to visit the country.

Trump arrives in China with tech titans and top aides for high-stakes Xi summit

The US president is greeted with elaborate ceremony as he arrives in Beijing for his first trip to China since 2017.

Tesla lures budget-conscious Chinese buyers ahead of state visit by Trump

US President Donald Trump’s entourage for his three-day trip to China includes Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Tim Cook of Apple.

Leaving so soon? US, China hold briefest trade talks yet before leaders’ summit

The two delegations met in Seoul’s Incheon Airport, spoke for a few hours and skipped the press conferences typically held after earlier sessions.

Trump flies to Beijing, Nvidia’s Huang joins trip at last minute

The US president headed to Beijing with 17 CEOs, belatedly including Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, reflecting a focus on trade for his summit with China’s Xi Jinping.

Why are Chinese stock markets hitting record highs ahead of Trump’s visit?

Both the ChiNext and SSE Star 50 indexes closed at record highs on Wednesday, as investor optimism over China’s tech sector surges.

China-US trade talks kick off in Seoul ahead of high-profile leaders’ summit

Trade deals, export controls on critical minerals and the Iran war likely to be talking points as senior officials sit down for negotiations.

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang joins Trump’s trip to China at last minute

The Nvidia CEO boarded Air Force One during a refuelling stop in Alaska, with Trump saying it was ‘an honour’ to have him on the trip.

China stresses ‘equality, respect’ as Trump heads to Beijing for Xi summit

Trade, Taiwan and Middle East tensions loom large as US and Chinese leaders meet for first state visit since Trump’s return.

Trump’s cadre of CEOs hunts for wins in China, from soybeans to semiconductors

Corporate leaders join this week’s state visit, with a diverse group eyeing market access and stability amid frictions.

Trump’s China visit opens door to ‘casual’ networking between business chiefs

Sources say Beijing’s exclusive Capital Club has been reserved for networking opportunities in a ‘less formal’ setting during state visit.

Macroscope | Trump-Xi summit puts US vulnerabilities on display

AI | Chinese chip ETFs pause trading as they warn of soaring premium risks