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Trump Brings US$1 Trillion CEO Delegation to China as AI, Trade and Market Access Dominate Agenda

Beijing, 13 May 2026 – US President Donald Trump has arrived in China with a heavyweight delegation of American business leaders whose companies collectively represent more than US$1 trillion in market value, placing artificial intelligence, semiconductors, electric vehicles, aviation, finance and consumer technology at the centre of a high-stakes US-China engagement.

The delegation includes some of the most influential names in global business, including Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk, Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, BlackRock Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink, Goldman Sachs Chief Executive Officer David Solomon, Citigroup Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser, Boeing Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg, and senior executives from Meta, Blackstone, General Electric Aerospace, Visa and Mastercard.

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  • Tim Clark is a Senior Geopolitical Analyst for The Ledger Asia, specializing in the intersection of international relations and market stability. With over a decade of experience, Tim provides deep-dive insights into Indo-Pacific security, global supply chain resilience, and the strategic competition between major powers.

    Previously a consultant for leading international think tanks, he focuses on how shifting diplomatic landscapes and maritime disputes impact corporate governance and trade policy. At The Ledger Asia, Tim’s analysis equips readers with the clarity needed to navigate the complex regulatory and economic environments of Southeast Asia and beyond.

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