• Multiple news outlets and video transcripts confirm that during opening remarks at the Great Hall of the People, Trump told Xi Jinping that the business leaders were "here today to pay respects to you and to China"¹²³.
• Firstpost reported that Trump said he invited the "world's top 30 business leaders" and told Xi, "I wanted only the top, and they're here today to pay respects to you and to China"¹.
• The Financial Post also reported Trump told Xi the executives will "pay respects to you and to China" and added that "they look forward to trade and doing business"².
• Video footage and transcripts from the meeting confirm Trump made this statement directly to Xi Jinping in front of the delegation³.

Overall validity: 100%

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