Exclusive | Chinese CEOs fly to US on own, await invites to Trump’s state dinner for Xi
- Posted on September 24, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Chinese business executives have independently traveled to the United States to attend President Trump's state dinner honoring Xi Jinping, marking a significant shift in diplomatic protocol. Unlike the reciprocal arrangements made during Trump's May visit to China, where the president was accompanied by prominent American CEOs, these Chinese executives flew separately without Xi's official delegation. This independent movement reflects evolving dynamics in US-China business relations and highlights the strategic importance corporate leaders place on high-level diplomatic engagements.
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