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The logo of Deepseek is seen during the Global Developer Conference, organized by the Shanghai AI Industry Association on Feb. 21. A simple handshake between President Xi Jinping and once-shunned entrepreneur Jack Ma sent Chinese tech stocks booming in recent weeks as it was interpreted as the latest sign the sector is being brought in from the cold — though experts advise caution.
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 2, 2025
China signals renewed tech sector support, but concerns linger
Analysts increasingly see signs that Beijing is warming to its tech sector again, as domestic economic woes and a trade war with the U.S. loom larger.
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma and other prominent entrepreneurs met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, in a signal of Beijing’s support for the private sector after years of turmoil.
BUSINESS
Feb 17, 2025
Xi hosts summit with Jack Ma and other private sector leaders
The meeting signals Beijing’s support for the private sector after years of turmoil.
Chinese President Xi Jinping
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 14, 2025
Xi to chair symposium attended by Jack Ma and other Chinese business leaders, sources say
Xi rarely chairs symposiums about the private sector, and the event underscores the numerous challenges currently facing China.
Ant and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 9, 2024
Jack Ma pushes AI drive in rare speech since Ant crackdown
The co-founder of Ant and affiliate Alibaba showed up to talk about the next 20 years of the fintech company and the opportunities brought on by artificial intelligence.
An outdated lineup, elevated spending on sales incentives and a lack of hybrids in North America has led Nissan to slash jobs and production.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 30, 2024
Nissan CFO set to step down as carmaker faces raft of challenges
The change follows an announcement last month that the company will eliminate 9,000 jobs and cut a fifth of its manufacturing capacity.
Coverage of Xi Jinping's meeting with former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing on Monday
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 11, 2024
China-Taiwan trade data shows realignment as Xi meets ex-Taiwan leader Ma
The island’s shipments to the U.S. rose 65.7% year-on-year in March, while exports to mainland China grew just 6%.
Chinese President Xi Jinping applauds at the closing session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 10, 2024
Xi says nobody can stop 'family reunion' with Taiwan
Xi said that people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese.
Ma Ying-jeou, who was president of Taiwan from 2008 to 2016, last year became the first former Taiwanese leader to visit China. No serving Taiwanese leader has ever visited China.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 1, 2024
Taiwan's ex-president leaves for China, likely to meet Xi
Ma Ying-jeou met the Chinese leader in Singapore in late 2015 for a landmark summit, when he was still president.
In recent years, Jack Ma has largely stayed out of public view after clashing with the Chinese government.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 30, 2023
Jack Ma returns to rally troops after Alibaba’s troubles deepen
"Every great company is born in a winter"
Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou speaks to members of the media at Taoyuan International Airport on April 7 after a 12-day trip to China.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 3, 2023
Taiwan's national day becomes polarizing celebration
Taiwan's identity, including how it relates to China, is a major issue for Taiwanese voters.
The Alibaba Group Holding offices in Beijing on Tuesday. Alibaba is scheduled to release earnings results on Thursday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 9, 2023
Alibaba and Tencent’s big gains may not signal inflection point
Chinese policymakers have stopped short of providing significant policy support, consumer spending is muted and profit margins remain thin.

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