Any future stance regarding China would be considered unreliable. Some would suspect Jensen may be compromised and thus not being able to speak/act freely. Others would assume the opposite - that he feels he has to overcorrect, and talk/act tougher towards China than what's necessary, wise, or helpful for the – to not come across as compromised.

Either way – in such a position, it is impossible to do a good CEO job at one of the most important companies of the world.