In recent weeks, a group of prominent US business leaders met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss the importance of strengthening ties between the world’s two largest economies. The meeting, which was attended by all male leaders, took place amidst improving relations between the two countries.
Notable attendees included Blackstone founder Stephen Schwarzman, Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon, Bloomberg Chair Mark Carney, and FedEx President Rajesh Subramaniam. During the meeting, Xi Jinping emphasized the mutual benefits of the relationship between China and the US, despite pushback from some quarters regarding the influence of the Chinese Communist Party.
Despite ongoing economic struggles in China following the COVID-19 pandemic, Xi Jinping highlighted that the country is once again making significant contributions to global economic growth. He stressed that the Sino-U.S. relationship is critical on a global scale and has a significant impact on both nations and humanity’s future.
The meeting between Xi Jinping and US business leaders comes after a previous meeting between Xi and President Biden in San Francisco last November. This positive trend in relations suggests that efforts are being made to strengthen ties between China and the US. Other members of the Biden administration are also planning to host meetings with top Chinese leaders to further this goal.
Trade tensions and tariffs have been major concerns leading up to the US presidential election in November 2020. It is expected that President Biden may face a rematch against former President Trump, who has expressed admiration for Xi Jinping and other authoritarian leaders. However, Xi Jinping remains optimistic about improved relations between China and the US, emphasizing partnership and mutual respect as key factors for positive outcomes.
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