Tim Cook keeping John Ternus away from controversy by attending White House dinner
Cook’s attendance keeps Apple’s new CEO out of a sensitive diplomatic setting as trade, technology and artificial intelligence tensions loom.
- On September 24, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Washington for a state summit, bringing a delegation of top tech, electric vehicle, and aerospace executives to mirror the American business team that accompanied President Donald Trump to China earlier this year.
- President Donald Trump will host a state dinner for Xi next week, with a White House official stating Trump invited several "great American business leaders" to prioritize making good deals for the country.
- Industry leaders including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are confirmed to attend, reflecting high-profile corporate engagement in the diplomatic visit.
- Beijing is finalizing its business delegation, which reportedly includes leaders from BYD and Xiaomi, with selection criteria emphasizing potential U.S. deals and loyalty to the Communist Party.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Axios this week the U.S. is open to discussing "shared risks" regarding artificial intelligence, as tensions simmer over chip exports and safety regulations.
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How Trump-Xi Chinese state dinner became the hottest ticket in DC — and who’s angling for a coveted seat
Next week's White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping is turning into the hottest ticket in DC, with big tech and hedge fund bosses literally lobbying President Trump for a seat at the table.
AI titans invited to Trump-Xi dinner
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon plan to attend next week’s state dinner with President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, four people familiar with the event told POLITICO. The executives’ attendance at the White House summit signals artificial intelligence will likely be a key talking point during negotiations and comes as fear the technology could destroy humanity has roiled the industry.…
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The New York LedgerTech power players land seat at table for high-stakes dinner with Trump, Xi
Sam Altman, Jensen Huang and Tim Cook are expected at Donald Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping amid fierce U.S.-China competition over AI and chips.
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Tim Cook's First Test as Apple's Government Liaison: A High-Stakes Dinner With Trump, Xi and AI Titans
Tim Cook's new role as Apple's executive chairman and government liaison faces an immediate test at a White House state dinner with President Trump, Xi Jinping, Sam Altman and Jensen Huang. The gathering highlights AI's central place in U.S.-China relations amid calls for smarter regulation and continued competition. Cook's experience may prove decisive.
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