Summit Snub? Chinese CEOs Head to Washington Anyway

A group of top Chinese business leaders is traveling to Washington this week, even as it remains unclear whether they will meet with U.S. officials at a planned summit. The trip signals that Chinese companies still want to keep talking to Washington, despite rising trade tensions between the two countries. It is not yet known if the summit will take place or who will attend. Both sides have not confirmed the schedule. The visit comes as the U.S. and China remain locked in a dispute over tariffs and technology. Many Chinese firms are eager to protect their access to the American market. For now, the CEOs are going. Whether they get a seat at the table is another question.