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US-China investment disputes threaten Chinese delegation for Xi visit

Source: South China Morning Post · 23 Sep 2026, 01:40 UTC
US-China investment disputes threaten Chinese delegation for Xi visit
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Disagreements between Washington and Beijing over possible investment announcements are delaying plans for Chinese business leaders to accompany President Xi Jinping on a US state visit, according to sources cited by the South China Morning Post. The travel window was reportedly narrowing as talks continued.

Differences between Washington and Beijing over possible investment announcements are holding up plans for Chinese business leaders to accompany President Xi Jinping on a state visit to the United States, according to sources cited by the South China Morning Post. The disagreement concerns potential investments that could be announced during the visit. The supplied report did not specify the projects involved or explain the precise points under discussion.

A source familiar with the talks said the two governments had not resolved their differences. The source material indicated that the time available for the business leaders to travel was becoming limited. Xi was expected to arrive in Washington by Wednesday, according to the report.

The supplied excerpt ended while referring to discussions about the Board of, and did not provide further details about the institution or the outcome of the negotiations.

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