# Semiconductor leadership in US-China relations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/semiconductor-leadership-in-us-china-relations > Updated: 2026-09-29T11:27:22.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Semiconductor industry leaders Jensen Huang of Nvidia and Lisa Su of AMD have recently engaged in high-profile activities involving both U.S. and Chinese institutions. On September 25, 2026, both executives attended a White House state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping. Their presence at the table alongside the two world leaders highlighted the intersection of semiconductor leadership and geopolitical relations between the United States, China, and Taiwan. Following this, on September 29, 2026, Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and Management (SEM) announced that Huang and Su would join its Advisory Board. They join other notable figures, including Marc Pictet of the Swiss group Pictet, to serve on a board currently chaired by Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook. The board, established in 2000, facilitates connections between the school and representatives from business and academia to provide input on research and educational programs. Huang and Su are scheduled to participate in the committee’s annual meeting in Beijing on October 13-14. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Nvidia and AMD CEOs join Tsinghua University Advisory Board Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and AMD CEO Lisa Su have been appointed to the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management Advisory Board. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tsinghua-university-adds-jensen-huang-and-lisa-su-to-advisory-committee ### 2026-09-25: Lisa Su and Jensen Huang join Trump and Xi at White House dinner CEOs Lisa Su of AMD and Jensen Huang of Nvidia, both born in Taiwan, were seated at a White House state dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lisa-su-and-jensen-huang-join-trump-and-xi-at-white-house-dinner --- Cite as: Semiconductor leadership in US-China relations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/semiconductor-leadership-in-us-china-relations