Nvidia CEO to attend Trump dinner for Xi, source says

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to attend a state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to a source familiar with the situation. The dinner is scheduled for September 24 in Washington, D.C., following Trump's meeting with Xi on September 24. Huang's presence at the event is noteworthy given the current tensions between the U.S. and China over the development of advanced AI technology.

Nvidia plays a crucial role in the global AI landscape, supplying chips to developers. State dinners are considered the highest diplomatic honors bestowed by a U.S. president and are typically reserved for leaders of allied nations. Trump has only hosted one state dinner since his second term began, extending the honor to British King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Earlier this year, Xi hosted a state dinner for Trump during his visit to the U.S. in May. Other notable attendees at Xi's dinner include SpaceX CEO and former Trump adviser Elon Musk and former Apple CEO Tim Cook. Trump's spokesperson has yet to comment on Huang's participation in the dinner.