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Tech CEOs Musk, Huang, Arnault attend Trump-Xi state dinner; over 30 executives invited, four seated at head table

Tech CEOs Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, and Bernard Arnault were among over 30 executives invited to a state dinner hosted by President Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping. Four CEOs, including Musk and Huang, were seated at the head table, highlighting the dinner's focus on business and diplomacy.

Reuters Reuters+1 source25 September 2026 · 19:10 UTC
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US President Donald Trump hosted a State Dinner on Thursday at the White House honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping. The guest list featured over 30 executives, predominantly from the tech sector, including Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX, Jensen Huang of Nvidia, and Bernard Arnault of LVMH.13456810

Among the notable arrangements, Musk was seated next to First Lady Melania Trump, while Huang and former Apple CEO Tim Cook joined them at the head table. The dinner emphasized the importance of the US-China relationship, with Trump stating, “the US and Chinese relationship has been built on a foundation of commerce and mutual respect”.

The menu showcased American ingredients with a hint of Chinese influence, featuring dishes like wild mushroom fricassée and sesame-crusted sea bass. The event also highlighted the growing influence of tech leaders in shaping international relations, with Huang advocating against government regulations on AI, a sentiment echoed by Trump.9

The dinner was a blend of business and politics, with other notable attendees including Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jamie Dimon. The presence of these executives underscores the critical role of technology in the evolving dynamics between the US and China.

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“The head table included Musk, Huang, former Apple CEO Tim Cook, and another unnamed CEO, seated beside Melania Trump and Xi Jinping. Trump's remarks emphasized a 'foundation of commerce and mutual respect,' while the menu featured wild mushroom fricassée, sesame-crusted sea bass, and honey ice cream.”
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