17 US CEOs Including Musk and Cook to Accompany Trump on China Visit... Attention on US-China Summit

Seventeen executives from major US companies, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Apple CEO Tim Cook, are scheduled to accompany US President Donald Trump on his visit to China, foreign media reported on the 11th (local time). President Trump is set to hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping during this visit, drawing international attention to the future direction of US-China relations.

According to the reports, the 17 American business titans visiting Beijing with President Trump include prominent figures representing major industries such as big tech, automotive, finance, and energy. CEO Musk is expected to discuss the expansion of Tesla's production base in China, while CEO Cook is anticipated to address issues regarding Apple's supply chain in China and market access.

This visit carries significant weight as it comes amid intensifying trade tensions and advanced technology hegemony competition between the US and China. With the international situation in turmoil due to the Iran crisis, the Trump administration appears to be moving to redefine its relationship with China, carrying considerable diplomatic implications, analysts say.

The two leaders are expected to discuss a wide range of agenda items including tariffs, semiconductor export restrictions, the Taiwan issue, and security concerns in Ukraine and the Middle East. In particular, the biggest point of interest is how President Trump's hardline stance against China, which he has pursued since returning to power, will be coordinated.

Business officials are pinning their hopes on this visit potentially yielding agreements on improving US companies' access to the Chinese market and stabilizing supply chains. However, given the deep structural conflict between the US and China, there are also cautious views regarding the achievement of tangible results. Korean industry is also closely watching the ripple effects that the outcome of US-China negotiations will have on key industries such as semiconductors and batteries.