ExclusiveBYD, Xiaomi and Innolight executives likely to join Xi Jinping on US visit: sources3-MIN READ3-MIN1ListenPublished: 2:00pm, 17 Sep 2026Updated: 3:06pm, 17 Sep 2026Figures 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.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.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x1xAI-generated voice
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THU · 2026-09-17 · 06:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0917-111941
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BYD, Xiaomi and Innolight executives likely to join Xi Jinping on US visit: sources
Executives from prominent Chinese companies, including BYD and Xiaomi, are expected to join President Xi Jinping on his upcoming visit to the US. This potential delegation, revealed by two sources, mirrors the practice of US President Donald Trump bringing CEOs to Beijing.
Kandy WongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-17 · 06:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Executives from prominent Chinese companies, including BYD and Xiaomi, are expected to join President Xi Jinping on his upcoming visit to the US. This potential delegation, revealed by two sources, mirrors the practice of US President Donald Trump bringing CEOs to Beijing. The presence of these business leaders could indicate an increased likelihood of investment deals during the high-profile summit. The article does not specify the exact date of the visit beyond "next week."
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The entourage would draw a parallel to the CEOs that accompanied US President Donald Trump to Beijing.
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Innolight executives are also likely to join President Xi Jinping on his US trip.
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Executives from BYD and Xiaomi are likely to accompany President Xi Jinping on his US trip.
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The delegation could signal greater potential for investment deals during the summit.
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