Xi Tells US CEOs on Trump Visit That China Will Open Up More (1)

Xi Jinping signaled China is moving toward greater openness, striking an upbeat note during his meeting with US business leaders accompanying Donald Trump as the two presidents wrapped up morning talks that featured more divisive issues like trade and Taiwan.

“American enterprises are deeply involved in China’s reform and opening up, a process from which both sides have benefited,” Xi told more than 10 business representatives gathered at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China Central Television reported. “China’s door to the outside world will only open wider.”

Xi Jinping shakes hands with Scott Bessent and other members of the US delegation in Beijing on May 14.

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Footage released by the state broadcaster showed executives including ...