Chinese food and beverage brands' rapid rollout of products tried by Jensen Huang has drawn widespread attention online after the Nvidia chief executive officer was seen strolling through Beijing's Nanluoguxiang lane on Friday, eating zhajiangmian at Fangzhuanchang No.69 Zhajiangmian and drinking a beverage from Mixue Bingcheng, according to videos and photos shared by Chinese netizens. The launches have also fueled strong sales and heated discussion on Chinese social media.
Staff members at a Mixue Bingcheng outlet in Beijing's Nanluoguxiang said that Huang, who arrived in Beijing on May 13 as part of US President Donald Trump's visit to China, was immediately recognized after entering the store on Friday with his entourage, according to media reports. Employees recommended several signature drinks, and Huang eventually chose an 8 yuan ($1.15) peach Oolong tea, which was paid for by people accompanying him.
On Friday afternoon, Mixue Bingcheng posted a promotional image on its official Weibo account featuring its peach Oolong tea drink alongside Huang's signature leather jacket and a graphics card.
Source: TianjinPlus