Trump's China Visit Delegation List Revealed: Star CEOs Cook and Musk to Accompany

Trump will visit China from May 13 to May 15.

As preparations for the visit progress, The Wall Street Journal has revealed a list of business leaders expected to accompany him. These include

Additionally, the following executives are also on the delegation list:

From a macro perspective, this is a “star-studded” lineup spanning technology, finance, and traditional manufacturing. The composition of the delegation reflects the core focus of this visit, and the market may gain clues about the next phase of China–U.S. industrial cooperation.

Technology Sector: Deep Collaboration in AI Infrastructure and Global Capacity

The gathering of tech giants highlights two key goals: capturing China’s vast consumer market and building foundational infrastructure for the AI era.

Expansion of consumer terminals and smart ecosystems:

Apple’s Tim Cook and Tesla’s Elon Musk represent hardware ecosystem leaders. Their success relies on stable global supply chains and strong consumption capacity in China. Their presence signals continued cooperation and commercial alignment despite tensions.

Building the “data superhighway”:
The list also includes companies like Qualcomm, Micron, Cisco, and SLB Ltd, pointing to the importance of semiconductor manufacturing, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and data center interconnect (DCI) infrastructure.

However, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins was initially invited but will not attend due to the company’s earnings release this week.

Financial Giants: “Accelerators” of Cross-Border Liquidity and Asset Allocation

Top investment banks, asset managers, and payment networks are present, reflecting strong demand for cross-border capital flows.

Investment banks and asset managers:

Goldman Sachs

The Carlyle Group

Blackrock

Blackstone

These institutions play key roles in global asset allocation, managing capital flows and market risks.

Global payment networks:

Visa

MasterCard

Their businesses directly reflect cross-border trade and consumer activity, and their participation highlights the importance of payment infrastructure in supporting international capital movement.

Aviation and Manufacturing: A “Thermometer” for Global Demand

Companies like Boeing and GE Aerospace represent real-economy demand.

Macro cycle indicators:

The aviation sector is highly cyclical and deeply integrated into globalization. Its performance is often used to gauge global trade, business travel demand, and the health of supply chains.

Additional Note

Notably, NVIDIA 'CEO Jensen Huang does not appear on the delegation list. This is not due to a rejection, but rather because he was not invited. Sources suggest his current focus is on agriculture and aerospace sectors, rather than politically sensitive areas like chips.