Trump personally called NVIDIA CEO to join China’s trip amid chip diplomatic tensions.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will join President Donald Trump's trip to China, having been added to the delegation shortly before departure and aboard Air Force One during its landing in Alaska.

Huang was not included in the initial group of US business leaders who accompanied Trump, including Apple CEO Tim Cook and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Officials said Trump personally extended the invitation, and Huang traveled to Anchorage to meet the president's plane.

Nvidia said Huang was attending the president's invitation to support US intentions. His inclusion comes against a backdrop of ongoing US-China tensions over semiconductor exports, where NVD has both imposed restrictions and been a key participant in policy negotiations.

The company is facing ongoing restrictions on its advanced AI processors, having previously received limited approvals for chip sales to China.

Xi and Trump prepare for talks amid troubled global balance of power.

As a high-level summit between Xi Jinping and Trump approaches, both governments are expressing relative calm in US-China relations, even as major geopolitical and economic tensions remain unresolved.

While the agenda is broad, and increasingly so, expectations for breakthroughs will be limited. The trade tensions have been driven by a fragile reconciliation following years of tariff hikes and retaliation, although both sides have been taking targeted restrictions and countermeasures. The authorities are considering new dialogue structures to open up economic relations.

Technological competition remains a critical issue, particularly with restrictions on US exports of advanced semiconductors to China. While U.S. companies such as Nvidia have pushed for greater market access, Washington has maintained strict controls, prompting Beijing to accelerate efforts toward technological liberalization.

The conference may also address the ongoing war in Iran, including China's relationship with Tehran. However, China has shown some appetite for deeper involvement in Middle East conflict mediation.

Why is Hang's presence important?

Nvidia commands 80-85% of the AI ​​accelerator market by revenue, with a dominant position in data center chips. Its market cap is about $5.3 trillion, making it one of the most valuable companies in history. Huang's meetings with top leaders, such as aboard Air Force One for Xi Jinping's speeches, have significant geopolitical implications.

Financial overview

Nvidia expects revenue of nearly $216 billion in fiscal 2026, up 65 percent from last year. Q4 revenue exceeded $68 billion, up 73% year-over-year, driven by unrelenting AIA demand.

Shares of Nvidia rose about 2% in afternoon trading following news of Huang's last-minute inclusion in Yahoo Finance.