Business Insider · 25 Sep, 07:56 · Business briefing

The who's who in tech showed up for Trump's dinner with Xi — with one glaring exception

A recent dinner hosted by Donald Trump included Xi Jinping and prominent figures from the technology sector, drawing significant media attention.

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A recent dinner hosted by Donald Trump included Xi Jinping and prominent figures from the technology sector, drawing significant media attention. However, one major tech executive was conspicuously absent from the gathering, creating a notable exception in an otherwise high-profile attendance list. Business Insider reported on this dynamic, highlighting the complex relationships between political leadership and the tech industry. The absence raises questions about corporate strategy and diplomatic engagement in an increasingly politicised global landscape, suggesting that not all industry leaders are aligning with current political overtures in the same manner.

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