US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China comes as the Iran-war" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="107864" data-entity-type="event">US-Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh strain to Washington-Beijing ties. In the latest instalment of a series examining how rivalry, interdependence and geopolitical crises are reshaping the relationship between the two powers, we explore the massive upswing in capital expenditures across Asia that is driving a broad shift in economic power.When US President Donald Trump made his state visit to Beijing this week, he brought one of the wealthiest business delegations ever to call from the United States.But while the 17 executives joined Trump in search of further opportunity in Asia’s largest market, any capital they would contribute for a deal would end up recirculating around China and the continent at large, inadvertently providing more fuel for a massive reorientation of economic activity already in progress.
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FRI · 2026-05-15 · 22:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0516-76656
NSR-2026-0516-76656Analysis·EN·Economic Impact
Trump and his CEOs want China’s business – but has Asia moved on?
During President Donald Trump's state visit to China, a large delegation of US business executives accompanied him, seeking opportunities in the Chinese market. However, any capital invested by these executives would likely recirculate within China and the broader Asian continent.
Mia Nurmamat,Ralph JenningsSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-15 · 22:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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During President Donald Trump's state visit to China, a large delegation of US business executives accompanied him, seeking opportunities in the Chinese market. However, any capital invested by these executives would likely recirculate within China and the broader Asian continent. This potential reinvestment occurs amidst a significant increase in capital expenditures across Asia, which is driving a substantial shift in global economic power. The visit also takes place against the backdrop of the US-Iran war, which is disrupting energy supplies, creating economic uncertainty, and straining US-China relations. The article examines how rivalry, interdependence, and geopolitical crises are reshaping the dynamic between the United States and China.
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US President Donald Trump's visit to China is accompanied by a large business delegation.
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The US-Iran war is disrupting global energy supplies and fueling economic uncertainty.
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There is a massive upswing in capital expenditures across Asia.
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Capital invested in China by US executives could recirculate within China and Asia.
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