China’s President Xi Jinping is slated to convene with American corporate leaders in Beijing this Wednesday, disclosed by three informed sources, building on his dinner engagement with U.S. investors in San Francisco last November.
As per one of the sources, the meeting was initiated by Evan Greenberg, CEO of U.S. insurer Chubb. Among the notable attendees are Stephen Orlins, president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, and Craig Allen, president of the U.S.-China Business Council.
This development was initially disclosed by the Wall Street Journal last week.
Contrary to speculation, the meeting is not integrated into the China Development Forum agenda, held in Beijing on March 24-25. It was intentionally arranged for Wednesday to distinguish it from the high-profile forum attended by senior foreign executives and Chinese officials.
No immediate response was received from China’s State Council Information Office regarding a request for comment.
During the forum’s commencement this weekend, officials expressed assurance that China would achieve its economic targets, including approximately 5% growth this year. They pledged further support for companies in strategically significant sectors, echoing Xi’s vision of “new productive forces.”
In November, Xi conveyed to American business leaders in San Francisco that China is prepared to be a collaborative partner and friend to the U.S., emphasizing ample room for cooperation, as part of China’s efforts to attract foreign investment.
