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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Is Xi Turning Pro-Business?

Is Xi’s Sudden Embrace of Business for Real? China Is Left Guessing.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/business/xi-jinping-jack-ma.html
The uncertain reaction to Xi Jinping’s display of warmth made sense: Executives are eager for a reset after years in the cold but ever wary of meddling.

 

China’s Leader Embraces Business, Even Jack Ma. But Will It Be Enough?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/business/china-xi-jinping-jack-ma.html
The once-sidelined Alibaba founder was among the executives who met with Xi Jinping, in what was seen as a show of support for private enterprise by Beijing.