Chinese President Hu will Visit Chicago Next Week

More than 40 Sino-US business deals are expected to be signed next week during the visit of China’s president, Hu Jintao, to Chicago. About 300 to 500 business executives from China will accompany their nation's top leader to Chicago, turning a state visit to Washington, D.C., into a large trade mission here as well. Mr. Hu will be in Chicago on Thursday and Friday after meetings with President Barack Obama and a White House state dinner on Wednesday.  Over 500 midwest executives will be attending the gathering in Chicago. Artisan Business Group CEO Brian Su has been invited to attend the Chicago function.