South China Morning Post
Key Points:
- Disagreements between Washington and Beijing over potential Chinese investments in the US have caused delays in finalizing the participation of Chinese business leaders in President Xi Jinping’s upcoming US visit.
- The unresolved issues center on the Board of Investment and the scope of Chinese investments, creating uncertainty about the composition of China’s delegation.
- The investment forum was a key outcome from a previous summit between Xi and US President Donald Trump in Beijing in May, intended to promote bilateral business cooperation.
- With Xi’s arrival in Washington scheduled for Wednesday, the window for confirming the business delegation’s travel is rapidly closing.