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He’s the boss of a company that makes computer chips… not a rock star.
But when Nvidia chief Jensen Huang touches down in Taiwan, you’d be forgiven for wondering.
The tech exec gets a frenzied welcome from fans who clamor for autographs and a moment with their hero.
Local media call it “Jensanity”.
Huang was born in Taiwan, but emigrated to the U.S. aged nine.
On his native island he’s come to be seen as a symbol of success, and a role model for young people.
This fan says she waited for him all day at the airport.
She says young people can learn from his spirit and dedication.
Huang was back to speak at this week’s Computex tech event, and he seemed happy to enjoy the attention:
“I love coming to Taiwan and I love seeing everybody here, and I appreciate, I appreciate their support, and everybody is very very kind.”
After being mobbed by fans outside this restaurant, Huang was rushed off to be the guest of honor at an Olympics-adjacent event, onstage next to Taiwanese gold medallists.
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All the frenzy puzzles some company colleagues with the exec often little noticed at events in the U.S.
Though that too is changing, with Nvidia emerging as an American tech champion.
Its stock market value has soared to over $3 trillion on investor bets it will dominate the market for AI chips.
In Taipei, the Jensanity seems to know no bounds.
Taiwan’s vice president was forced to deny she rushed to attend one event in a bid to “freeload” on Huang’s star power.
