China’s Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao, met this week in Beijing with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, reaffirming the country’s commitment to maintaining an open stance toward foreign investment.
The meeting took place during Huang’s visit to the Capital Supply Chain Expo, and his presence quickly became a trending topic on Chinese social media — a sign of strong public interest. Minister Wang noted that Huang’s popularity reflects the Chinese public’s curiosity and enthusiasm for global tech leadership.
While the specific contents of their discussion were not disclosed, the meeting underscores China’s efforts to maintain engagement with major global tech firms, even as the U.S. continues to tighten export controls on high-performance AI chips.
Earlier this week, Huang praised China’s openness toward foreign businesses during a press briefing, describing Chinese AI models as "world-class" and characterizing his meeting with Vice Premier He Lifeng as "remarkable."
Huang’s visit comes at a time of cautious optimism in U.S.-China trade relations. Nvidia recently announced plans to resume sales of its H20 AI processor in China, a move seen by many as a potential signal of easing tensions between the two tech giants.