Xi Jinping tells top US CEOs that China will open up more

Xi Jinping indicated that China is moving toward greater openness, sending a positive message during his meeting with US business leaders accompanying Donald Trump as the two presidents concluded morning talks that included more divisive issues like trade and Taiwan.

Xi reportedly replied to the US interest in expanding business in China by stating that companies could become “deeply involved in China’s reform and opening up,” and assured that “China’s door will only open wider.”

The outreach was well received by the CEOs, with Elon Musk, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, and Tim Cook all captured leaving in good spirits.

Musk described his talks with Xi as “awesome”.

In the afternoon, the CEOs met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who also struck a positive tone. “Friendly cooperation remains the mainstay of China-US relations,” Li said. “China and the United States are fully capable of and should continue to be friends and partners, helping each other succeed and achieving shared prosperity.”

Leading into the discussions, Trump posted on Truth Social: “I will be asking President Xi, a Leader of extraordinary distinction, to “open up” China so that these brilliant people can work their magic, and help bring the People’s Republic to an even higher level! In fact, I promise, that when we are together, which will be in a matter of hours, I will make that my very first request. I have never seen or heard of any idea that would be more beneficial to our incredible Countries!”

The list of top executives accompanying the President includes: