There is a new sense of optimism over the direction of China-U.S. ties following the face-to-face meeting of the two countries' presidents last week in San Francisco.

Sharing that hope are business leaders on both sides of the Pacific.

CGTN's Dan Williams saw the enthusiasm up-close - at the 7th Chicago China General Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala.

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