CEOs of major U.S. companies accompanying President Donald Trump on his visit to China expressed positive reactions regarding the U.S.-China summit.
According to the Wall Street Journal, business leaders who traveled with Trump attended a welcome ceremony and summit held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14.
Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, commented to reporters as he exited the Great Hall, saying, "President Xi and President Trump were fantastic." Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, also noted the summit's outcomes, stating, "There were many good things."
Along with Musk and Huang, other prominent business figures, including Apple CEO Tim Cook, were part of the delegation. They also attended the welcome ceremony for Trump at the Great Hall of the People.
The presence of top executives from major U.S. technology companies highlights the focus on advanced technology, supply chains, and the business environment in China during this summit. NVIDIA is at the center of discussions regarding AI semiconductor export regulations and market access in China, while both Apple and Tesla have significant production and sales operations in the country.
High-ranking officials from the Trump administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Vessen, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, also participated in the welcome ceremony.
Earlier, President Xi emphasized cooperation in his opening remarks at the summit, stating, "The common interests of the U.S. and China are greater than our differences," and added that the success of both countries presents opportunities for each other, with a stable U.S.-China relationship benefiting the world.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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