Is Xi’s sudden embrace of business for real? China is left guessing

Xi Jinping’s recent symposium with top entrepreneurs came amidst China’s economic challenges. The discussion highlighted the private sector’s potential to boost the economy and Xi’s conditional support, while concerns linger about government interference stifling innovation and competition. A new focus on AI, spearheaded by DeepSeek, brings cautious optimism. Xi Jinping’s recent symposium with top entrepreneurs came amidst China’s economic challenges. The discussion highlighted the private sector’s potential to boost the economy and Xi’s conditional support, while concerns linger about government interference stifling innovation and competition. A new focus on AI, spearheaded by DeepSeek, brings cautious optimism.  Economic Times