https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-chinese-ceos-fly-to-us-on-own-await-invites-to-trump-s-state-dinner-for-xiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-chinese-ceos-fly-to-us-on-own-await-invites-to-trump-s-state-dinner-for-xihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-chinese-ceos-fly-to-us-on-own-await-invites-to-trump-s-state-dinner-for-xi#u85417Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:26:05 +0000Chinese business executives are traveling to Washington on their own to seek access to President Trump's state dinner for President Xi Jinping. This independent travel follows reports that Xi is not bringing an official CEO delegation to the summit. While the executives aim to secure invites to the state dinner, they face uncertainty regarding their official status during the high-level diplomatic meetings where Trump is seeking deals.Why it mattersThe visit occurs as the US and China attempt to negotiate trade and diplomatic agreements. The presence or absence of corporate leaders typica