As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to arrive in the United States in two days, details regarding the composition of his business delegation remain scarce. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not respond to a CNBC inquiry on Tuesday morning, though it had confirmed the president’s upcoming visit, scheduled from Wednesday through Friday, late on Monday.
On the American side, sources indicate that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is among the executives set to attend a dinner planned for Thursday in Washington, D.C. Representatives for both Microsoft and the White House declined to comment immediately.
Senior U.S. officials have also provided names of additional executives expected to participate in the event.
I wonder what the actual agenda is. Is this more about trade talks or just symbolic diplomacy?
Why is the Chinese foreign ministry staying silent on their business delegation? Seems oddly vague for such a high-profile trip.
Nadella being there is a big deal. Tech CEOs are key players in US-China relations these days.