Jensen Huang Celebrates NVIDIA's China Legacy with Spice, Style, and AI Ambitions
1min read NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, made a vibrant appearance in Beijing recently, attending the company's Spring Festival celebration event. During his visit, Huang not only emphasized NVIDIA's enduring presence in China, spanning over 25 years with nearly 4,000 employees in the region, but also expressed pride in the company's remarkably low employee turnover rate globally, especially in China where it stands at only 0.9%.
As part of the event, Huang engaged with local media, sharing his fondness for Chongqing-style spicy chicken and appreciating the dynamic nature of cities like Shenzhen, noting its ever-evolving landscape. He also marveled at the innovative design of Huawei's tri-fold smartphone, calling it "incredible" and "unbelievable" while engaging in a lively comparison with traditional non-foldable phones.
The celebration featured captivating performances of traditional Chinese arts, including the renowned Sichuan opera face-changing act, which Huang watched with great enthusiasm. His interaction with the performers charmed the audience, adding a touch of humor and warmth to the occasion.
Acknowledging his wife's fashion choices, Huang humorously highlighted his admiration for the jackets she has gifted him, expressing, "Whatever my wife gives me, I love it!" His appreciation for the craftsmanship and dedication of night market vendors also came through, as he praised their hard work and talent, and expressed a desire to support their success.
During his speech at the event, Huang reflected on NVIDIA's journey and Chinese contributions to its growth. He reiterated NVIDIA's historic ties to China, noting how the company's first product, GeForce, helped numerous Chinese researchers grow through video gaming experiences. Huang revealed NVIDIA's collaboration with 1.5 million developers and nearly 3,000 startups in China, underscoring the nation’s vital role in the ecosystem.
Huang also discussed the revolutionary impact of AI, stressing its potential to transform numerous industries, from education to healthcare and beyond. He hailed AI as a crucial technological breakthrough, likening it to reinventing computing as we know it, with NVIDIA at the forefront of this change.
He concluded with a warm greeting, underscoring the importance of the Spring Festival and the new beginnings it symbolizes. His presence and words reinforced NVIDIA's commitment to its roots and future in China while celebrating the achievements and possibilities presented by AI technology. 
