Xi unlikely to bring CEOs to summit where Trump is seeking deals

Xi Jinping is unlikely to bring a delegation of Chinese business executives to the upcoming summit with President Donald Trump in Washington, unlike his 2015 visit to the United States. This absence raises doubts about the prospects for new business deals between the world's two largest economies during the talks. The Chinese president is not expected to have any chief executive officers accompanying him in the US delegation, according to a senior US administration official.

Trump, who plans to host Xi, is preparing to host a state dinner where prominent technology executives are expected to attend. These include tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, Sam Altman, Satya Nadella, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, and Michael Dell, among others. The disparity in the list of attendees from both countries highlights differing expectations.

Trump has shown great anticipation for the summit, viewing it as a "great honor" and emphasizing his rapport with Xi. The meeting occurs at a politically challenging time for Trump, with his party facing midterm elections that could impact his agenda. Xi is preparing for an expected fourth term in office amidst a slowing economy.

Tensions have been escalating between Washington and Beijing over AI, critical mineral exports, and Taiwan. The size of the delegation could be influenced by space considerations, as Trump has complained about limited space in the White House and defended plans for a new ballroom to accommodate large gatherings.