CEOs in Red Carpet Diplomacy: What's Behind Trump's China Visit? The red carpet was rolled out for President Donald Trump as he arrived in Beijing, accompanied by a dozen top US business leaders.
The delegation included familiar faces like Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Larry Fink, all seeking to secure deals in the Chinese market. These CEOs' interests are deeply intertwined with China's.
As a major player in global rare earth metal exports and manufacturing capabilities, China controls a significant portion of the global supply chain for industries such as solar panels and smartphone components.