Neil Abercrombie is in Los Angeles Friday (Feb. 17) for a “China Trade and Investment Conference.” His schedule includes a lunch and dinner that Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping is also expected to attend.

Spokeswoman Donalyn Dela Cruz said no formal meeting has been arranged between the governor and the man who is expected to be China’s next paramount leader. “But it is a possibility,” she said. “There may be a possibility to shake hands.”

Dela Cruz said the conference was “mainly about cooperation between the United States and Chinese provinces,” though a discussion about easing the visa process for Chinese visitors could come up.” DBEDT Director Richard Lim is also in L.A.

Photo courtesy Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.