Reports indicate that leaders from several prominent Chinese corporations, such as electric vehicle manufacturer BYD and technology giant Xiaomi, are likely to join President Xi Jinping’s entourage during his scheduled visit to the United States next week. According to two sources familiar with the planning, the inclusion of these business figures is intended to mirror the delegation of CEOs that accompanied former US President Donald Trump to Beijing in May.

The presence of these executives suggests a strategic effort to foster economic cooperation and potentially secure new investment deals during the high-profile summit. While the specific names of the executives have not been officially confirmed by government spokespeople, the inclusion of companies like Innolight, which specializes in high-speed optical networking, highlights a focus on both traditional manufacturing and advanced technology sectors. The move is viewed by observers as a signal that both nations are looking to stabilize commercial ties through direct engagement between political leadership and the private sector.