China, Xi Jinping

China: Xi Jinping has learned from Trump’s first trade war and is ready to fight back
The start of 2025 has been good for China and its reputation as a high-tech innovator. The unveiling of the Chinese-made artificial intelligence (AI) tool, DeepSeek, caused consternation on the US stock exchange and from potential competitors in Silicon Valley.
What did China’s tech entrepreneurs tell Xi Jinping at the symposium?
Ren Zhengfei from Huawei, Lei Jun from Xiaomi and Wang Xingxing from Unitree all gave speeches at the high-profile meeting.
Why Xi Jinping is making nice with China’s tech billionaires
Now, however, he seems welcome once again. On February 17th Mr Ma and a handful of other entrepreneurs met at a symposium in Beijing with Xi Jinping, China’s supreme leader. Many see this as Mr Ma’s rescue from the wilderness—and a sign that, after a prolonged crackdown, private-sector tech is back in favour.
President Xi Jinping Meets China’s Top Tycoons In Rare Show Of Support
President Xi Jinping met some of China’s most prominent tycoons, sending what analysts say is the strongest signal of support in years to companies like web giants Alibaba and Tencent.
Trump signals potential new trade deal with China, praises Xi Jinping
Former US President Donald Trump stated that his "very good relationship" with Chinese President Xi Jinping could pave the way for a new trade agreement. Speaking on Air Force One, Trump recalled his 2020 trade deal with China but acknowledged a competitive dynamic,
President Trump on China's Xi, Possible Trade Deal
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, President Donald Trump said it would be possible to reach a fresh trade deal with China but did not describe the parameters of a potential agreement. Trump also said the relationship he has with Chinese leader Xi Jinping is "a great one.
Huawei founder told Xi China's concerns about lack of chips have eased, state media says
Huawei's founder told Xi Jinping at a meeting the Chinese president held with private sector entrepreneurs that concerns ...
Xi Is Trying to Secure the Devotion of China’s Military
After the Chinese leader purged dozens of military commanders, he launched a new indoctrination campaign.
Rockefeller International's Ruchir Sharma on China's Xi meeting with tech leaders
Ruchir Sharma, Rockefeller International chairman, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk China's President Xi meeting with ...
China's business innovators say will resist external pressure after meeting with Xi
Some of China's prominent business leaders, including the heads of carmakers BYD and Xiaomi , said they would resist external ...
In from the cold? Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma spotted among top tech bosses who met China’s Xi
Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosted Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma and the country’s top tech executives in Beijing on Monday, in a ...
Xi Jinping gave China's big tech companies a personal stamp of approval
At the Monday meeting, Xi urged the executives to "show their talent" and pledged to support private businesses.
China's Xi holds rare meet with business leaders amid US tech rivalry
President Xi Jinping held a rare meeting on Monday with some of the biggest names in China's technology sector, such as ...
Xi’s Embrace of China Tech CEOs Spurs Hope of Big Economic Shift
President Xi Jinping’s embrace of Chinese tech bosses in a rare public meeting is fueling hope Beijing is shifting its stance ...
What Trump's Gamble on Putin Could Mean for China
China has been perhaps the biggest beneficiary of cheaper Russian energy in recent years, meaning a U-turn on Russian oil and gas sanctions could shake up global markets or at the very least offer the ...