Xi Plans CEO Delegation for Washington Summit, Sources Say

Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing to bring a large group of top business executives to Washington for a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump scheduled for September 24, according to Reuters, which cited unnamed sources.

The planned delegation would include senior leaders from major Chinese companies, Reuters reports. The visit is intended to coincide with high-level meetings between the two governments, as officials from both sides have already begun preparatory talks, according to the South China Morning Post.

Trump has publicly expressed enthusiasm for Xi’s upcoming visit, while also claiming the United States maintains a lead over China in the artificial intelligence race, the South China Morning Post reported. In parallel, Bloomberg reported that Trump is planning a state dinner in honor of Xi during the Chinese leader’s trip.

The summit comes amid heightened rhetoric from Trump toward Beijing, with the U.S. president escalating his criticism of China in recent days even as diplomatic channels remain open, according to EPS Growth Rate, which cited official statements.

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Crypto Briefing, which also covered the planned delegation, noted that the group of business leaders would be among the largest to accompany Xi on a U.S. visit in recent years. The exact roster of companies and executives has not been confirmed publicly.

The September 24 meeting would mark a significant moment in U.S.-China relations, with trade tensions and technology competition expected to dominate discussions. Whether the CEO delegation will lead to concrete business agreements or serve primarily as a symbolic gesture remains to be seen as the date approaches.