Elon Musk traveled to China with President Trump on a state visit while he was actively involved in a $134 billion lawsuit against OpenAI, despite a judge explicitly warning him last month that he could be recalled to testify. The trip highlights the intersection of business and high-level diplomacy during an active legal proceeding — judges typically expect litigants to remain available for court proceedings, and Musk's departure underscores his confidence in avoiding immediate recall or a willingness to take that risk.