Apple executive chairman Tim Cook is expected to attend a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping next week during Xi's visit to Washington. The dinner was invited by U.S. President Donald Trump and will also feature OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. This marks another diplomatic engagement for Cook, who has a history of attending state dinners with Xi Jinping, including a 2015 event hosted by President Barack Obama and a Beijing dinner earlier this year for President Trump. Cook transitioned to executive chairman on September 1, with his new role emphasizing engagement with policymakers around the world.

Xi Jinping's visit to Washington highlights the continued importance of U.S.-China relations, with technology leaders playing a prominent role in the diplomatic agenda. The state dinner underscores Apple's ongoing engagement with Chinese leadership under Cook's chairmanship.