President Donald Trump is leading a high-profile delegation to Beijing for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14-15, aiming to renegotiate trade terms. The delegation includes notable CEOs such as Elon Musk and BlackRock's Larry Fink, highlighting the intersection of traditional and digital finance. The summit seeks to address the $375 billion US trade deficit with China, with discussions expected to cover agricultural purchases and technology collaborations. A significant portion of the delegation, about 40%, has ties to the cryptocurrency sector, underscoring the growing influence of digital assets in global trade discussions. Bitcoin's price rose 2% on May 11 amid speculation about the summit's outcomes. The presence of crypto-linked leaders like Musk and Fink suggests potential impacts on blockchain innovation and cross-border capital flows, particularly if new investment channels between the US and China are established.