NVIDIA Chief, Jensen Huang, made a low-key visit to Beijing to attend the company’s 2024 Beijing New Year Party. Rarely seen without his signature black leather jacket, Huang’s appearance in a traditional floral print red vest, caused quite a stir. To add to the surprise, he also performed for his NVIDIA employees at the event. 

Fun and Work in China

The visit marks Huang’s entry into China after four years. It was also reported that Huang visited offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen in a lowkey manner this week. 

These developments come at a time when the US and China are dealing with geopolitical issues. The US had banned export of AI chips to China including NVIDIA’s A800 and H800 chips. To further add to the tension, the US is also preparing to restrict Chinese companies from accessing US’s cloud-computing service- a move that has been brewing since last year. 

However, the Chinese military entities, state-run AI research institutes and universities have procured limited quantities of NVIDIA semiconductors in spite of the ban. 

Huang’s choice of a red vest is poles apart from his black biker jacket which he considers to be a convenient and functional choice of wear amidst its hectic routine. However, his visit to China, embracing his fun side to enjoy the Chinese facilities is strategically planned.