Not long ago, a humble fruit stall in Shanghai saw its sales skyrocket when Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, dropped by for some food. During Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s 44-hour visit to China in 2023, the buzz surrounding his meals and itinerary on mainland social media was also impossible to ignore, racking up over 170 million views. AdvertisementAccording to China Entrepreneur magazine, customers even flocked to a restaurant to try the Musk meal set. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, to the right of the man in a baseball cap, was spotted at a grocery market in Shanghai in January. Photo: RedNoteIn China, these tech giants have transcended their roles as entrepreneurs and are treated much like rock stars and even cultural icons.