Xi Jinping reportedly assembling US business delegation including BYD, CATL, and Xiaomi

Chinese President Xi Jinping is assembling a delegation of top business executives to accompany him on a state visit to Washington scheduled for September 24, with companies like BYD, CATL, and Xiaomi among those expected to make the trip. The move is designed to seek better market access for Chinese firms, many of which currently face punishing US tariffs and regulatory headaches. The delegation takes shape Beyond the headline names, the delegation reportedly includes executives from Gotion, Hisense, Wanxiang Group, and Bank of China. Reports also suggest Zhongji Innolight, a major optical communications supplier, may be added to the list. The final lineup remains fluid. Invitations and US visa approvals are expected to be issued shortly before the visit, meaning the composition could still shift in the coming days. Selection criteria for the delegation reportedly go beyond pure commercial logic. Loyalty to the Communist Party, the potential for actual US business deals, and a careful calibration to ensure no executive overshadows Xi himself are all part of the calculus. The visit marks Xi’s first significant business-oriented trip to the US since 2015. Sanctions, tariffs, and the...