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Stephen Colbert used his show to mock CBS News after Tony Dokoupil reportedly couldn’t secure a visa to cover President Trump’s China trip, forcing him to broadcast from Taiwan; Colbert joked about CBS News’s coverage while noting rivals would be in Beijing, and the piece highlights the visa snafu and a link to his monologue.
Elon Musk and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang joined President Trump on Air Force One for a Beijing trip with a large business-leader delegation, with Musk posting from the flight via Starlink and Huang boarding at Anchorage; the visit underscores ongoing U.S.-China tech and trade interests as other executives like Tim Cook and Larry Fink accompany the president.
Nvidia confirms CEO Jensen Huang will travel to China with President Trump’s delegation this week after being invited by Trump; Huang reportedly boarded Air Force One in Alaska to join the trip, which includes a meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing. Nvidia says Huang’s attendance supports the administration’s goals, while the White House has not commented. The trip comes as U.S. export controls on Nvidia AI chips remain a point of contention.
Five China experts advise Keir Starmer to avoid public lectures during his China trip, instead privately set and enforce red lines on espionage, interference, and harassment in the UK. They urge Starmer to understand Beijing’s worldview, manage expectations on trade (highlighting that deals can be overstated), and pursue a clear, published UK-China strategy through the China Audit to help businesses assess risks and opportunities while prioritising UK interests and security.
The S&P 500 experienced a significant rise as former President Trump announced plans to visit China in the early part of next year, boosting investor optimism and market confidence.
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Western sanctions as discriminatory ahead of his upcoming trip to China, amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and discussions about further EU tariffs and measures against Russia.
US senators Warren and Banks have warned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang against meeting with Chinese companies that may undermine US chip export controls during his upcoming trip to China, citing concerns over supporting China's military and circumventing export restrictions, especially as Nvidia plans to release cheaper AI chips for China.
Donald Trump announced plans to visit China after a positive phone call with Xi Jinping, during which they discussed trade and diplomatic issues, including a tentative trade deal and Taiwan tensions. The call marked a significant thaw in US-China relations after months of trade disputes and diplomatic tensions.