Wynn CEO Joins US-China Business Talks in Beijing
Craig Billings took part in a US-China Business Council delegation's two-day visit to Beijing, which concluded on 2 September.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Public Companies
Wynn Resorts Chief Executive Officer Craig Billings joined a U.S.-China Business Council delegation in Beijing for high-level talks. The two-day visit concluded on 2 September, with Billings participating as a USCBC board member.
Why it matters
The delegation's meetings with senior Chinese officials, including Premier Li Qiang, offer a channel for U.S. business leaders to engage Beijing on economic relations. Wynn Resorts operates properties in the U.S. and Macao, making bilateral commercial conditions relevant to its operations.
The visit lasted two days and included meetings with Premier Li Qiang and representatives of four Chinese ministries. The source does not report any financial outcomes or commitments arising from the talks.
The players
Craig Billings
Craig Billings is the chief executive officer of Wynn Resorts, a casino and resort company operating in the U.S. and Macao.
Li Qiang
Li Qiang is the Premier of the People's Republic of China, the country's head of government.
U.S.-China Business Council
The U.S.-China Business Council is a private, non-partisan, non-profit organization founded in 1973 to promote commercial ties between the two countries.
The details
Premier Li Qiang met the USCBC delegation and stated that U.S.-China economic relations are mutually beneficial. The delegation, which included USCBC board members, also met with officials from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and Ministry of Commerce.
Timeline
2 September: Two-day Beijing visit by the USCBC delegation concluded.
1973: The U.S.-China Business Council was established.
Market Landscape
The U.S.-China Business Council, founded in 1973, has long sent member delegations to Beijing to engage senior officials on commercial matters. This Beijing visit continues that pattern of direct private-sector dialogue with China's economic ministries.
For travelers and customers of Wynn Resorts, the Beijing talks do not announce any immediate change to properties, pricing, or service. The source reports no direct effect on consumer offerings or availability.
The takeaway
Ongoing private-sector engagement between U.S. businesses and Chinese officials can keep commercial channels open even when formal outcomes are not announced. Readers tracking Wynn Resorts or U.S.-China trade should watch for follow-up statements from the company or the council.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Macau Business.
