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Executives from prominent Chinese companies like BYD, Xiaomi, and Innolight are expected to join President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to the United States next week, according to sources familiar with the matter. This business delegation mirrors the one that accompanied former US President Donald Trump during his visit to Beijing in May, suggesting a focus on potential investment deals between the two countries. Additionally, Bank of China may also be part of the delegation due to its extensive international operations and presence in the United States.

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BYD, Xiaomi, and Innolight executives are reportedly set to join President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to the United States next week. The delegation mirrors a similar business entourage that accompanied then-US President Donald Trump on his trip to Beijing in May, suggesting a potential for significant investment deals between China and the US. Sources indicate that prominent figures from key Chinese firms across various industries will accompany Xi, reflecting the importance of economic ties during the summit. Additionally, Bank of China may also be part of this delegation due to its extensive international presence, particularly in the United States.

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🔮 The entourage would draw a parallel to the coterie of CEOs that US President Donald Trump brought to Beijing in May, and could signal greater potential for investment deals as part of the high-profile summit.

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ExclusiveBYD, Xiaomi and Innolight executives likely to join Xi Jinping on US visit: sources

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ExclusiveBYD, Xiaomi and Innolight executives likely to join Xi Jinping on US visit: sources asserted

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Sizeable business delegation – mirroring US President Donald Trump’s entourage in Beijing – suggests potential for investment deals at the summit Figures from some of China’s most prominent firms – including electric vehicle maker BYD and smart manufacturing giant Xiaomi – are likely to accompany President Xi Jinping on his trip to the US next week, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. uncertain

Figures → mirror → matter

The entourage would draw a parallel to the coterie of CEOs that US President Donald Trump brought to Beijing in May, and could signal greater potential for investment deals as part of the high-profile summit. uncertain

Trump → draw → summit

Bank of China, the country’s most internationalised lender with an established presence in the US, might also be invited, the person added. uncertain

person → establish → US

BYD, Xiaomi and Innolight executives likely to join Xi Jinping on US visit: sources

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