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• Trump urged Huang to fight for his job SEOUL, November 13 (AJP) -U.S. President Donald Trump urged Jensen Huang to fight to keep his job in a phone call Tuesday, two days before the Nvidia chief resigned amid an unfolding espionage scandal, The New York Times reported, citing two people briefed on the conversation. The call underscored Trump’s continued support for Huang, who had become a prominent ally and influential adviser on artificial intelligence. According to the newspaper, Trump maintained that backing even after U.S. intelligence agencies concluded that Huang was having an affair with a woman they believed to be a Chinese spy.
• Trump Prepares for Meeting with Xi Following Midterm Election Loss U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping following a political setback from the midterm elections.According to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China and Foreign Minister, spoke by phone with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on November 11. During the call, Wang stated, "China's policy towards the United States maintains stability and continuity, and China hopes to strengthen communication with the U.S. and appropriately handle sensitive issues to promote a constructive strategic stable relationship between the two countries." The details of Rubio's remarks and the specifics of Wang's comments were not disclosed.This call took place ahead of the scheduled meeting between President Trump and President Xi on November 18-19 during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China. The two sides are believed to have coordinated the agenda for the summit and ways to manage bilateral relations.A key agenda item is the management and control of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant has indicated that both countries will advance discussions on AI risk management. Amid escalating competition for AI dominance, issues such as technology safety, military applications, and access to advanced semiconductors are likely to be discussed. Additionally, the expansion of China's purchases of U.S. agricultural products, rare earth exports, and U.S. technology regulations on China are also significant issues.Notably, the political situations of both leaders are important variables for this meeting. The Democratic Party in the U.S. gained control of both the Senate and the House in the midterm elections held on November 3. Having lost congressional control, President Trump will face Democratic oversight in future legislation, appointments, and executive policies. This could increase pressure on his China policy.In contrast, President Xi reaffirmed his leadership during the fifth plenary session held from October 26-29. The meeting's communiqué emphasized the need to fully implement Xi Jinping's thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era and to rally more closely around the Party Central Committee led by Xi. As the 21st Party Congress approaches in 2027, Xi's political foundation for a fourth term is seen as strengthening. China has refrained from making official assessments regarding the U.S. midterm election results, labeling them as internal affairs. However, with President Trump's political burdens increasing, Xi may be able to negotiate from a relatively stable domestic power base.* This article has been translated by AI.
• Elon Musk Joins Trump's Delegation for APEC Summit in China Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, along with Michael Miebach, CEO of Mastercard, is set to join President Donald Trump's delegation for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China on November 18. However, Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, who was initially expected to accompany them, may not attend due to recent allegations linking him to a Chinese spy.On November 10, the South China Morning Post reported, citing sources, that Trump planned to include Musk, Miebach, and Huang in his delegation. All three accompanied Trump during his state visit to Beijing in May.Huang's attendance has become uncertain after a woman he admitted to having an affair with was suspected of being connected to Chinese intelligence. Nvidia's board has initiated an independent investigation into Huang's relationship with the woman, while U.S. lawmakers are also looking into the possibility of her being a spy.Given the ongoing congressional investigation and the surrounding allegations, analysts suggest it will be difficult for Huang to join Trump's delegation. Meanwhile, the Chinese government has strongly denied the spy allegations. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang stated on November 9 that the claims of a 'Chinese spy' are baseless and intended to slander China.Despite the controversy, Trump has publicly defended Huang, stating on November 9 that Huang told him he was unaware of the woman's alleged espionage activities. Trump expressed his trust in Huang, saying, "I will definitely take him with me," and added that he had not heard any claims of wrongdoing against him.However, Trump indicated he does not plan to discuss the matter directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their upcoming meeting, although he acknowledged that Xi might raise the issue.This APEC summit will mark Trump's third face-to-face meeting with Xi this year, following Trump's visit to China in May and Xi's trip to Washington in September.Separately, the APEC CEO summit, which will take place on November 17-18, is expected to see lower participation from U.S. companies than anticipated. Concerns about the feasibility of achieving tangible outcomes at the event are cited as a primary reason for this reluctance. Additionally, logistical issues, such as securing hotel accommodations, have been raised. The South China Morning Post previously reported that a lack of detailed information about the event's schedule and planned meetings led some U.S. CEOs to forgo attendance.* This article has been translated by AI.