China, Jack Ma and Xi Jinping

Back in favour. Why China’s Xi needs Jack Ma more than ever
The Chinese president’s symbolic handshake this week with exiled billionaire Jack Ma shows Beijing needs tech entrepreneurs to revive the economy.
Xi-Jack Ma Chat Seen as Next Catalyst for Blistering China Rally
A potential encounter this week between President Xi Jinping and e-commerce icon Jack Ma, coming after a blistering run by tech shares, could be the next catalyst to extend the rally in China’s stocks.
Look who’s back: Alibaba’s Jack Ma shakes Xi’s hand at meeting of China’s business titans
Ma's appearance at the meeting signals Beijing's desire to inject confidence into the private sector. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Not just Alibaba’s Jack Ma: Who’s who at the summit seen as a ‘symbolic’ end to China’s crackdown on tech
Huawei's Ren Zhengfei, BYD's Wang Chuanfu, and Xiaomi's Lei Jun were among the leading tech executives that met Xi Jinping on Monday.
What does Jack Ma's presence at key meeting with Xi say about China’s tech ambitions?
Chinese President Xi Jinping has hosted a rare meeting with the country's top business leaders, including some of the biggest names in tech. The symposium is seen as an effort to boost private business sentiment as China faces an intensifying trade war with the United States,
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 meeting that signals officials could be steering the country in a more business-friendly direction after a yearslong regulatory crackdown.
Xi meets Jack Ma: A new era for the Chinese tech industry
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma and other prominent entrepreneurs, signaling support for the private sector. The meeting may indicate the end of regulatory restrictions for Chinese tech giants.
Jack Ma, Alibaba and Ant Group founder, joined Chinese tech leaders in a meeting with Xi Jinping. Here's how he amassed a huge fortune.
The life of Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba. He grew up poor in China and was rejected from multiple jobs before finding success ...
China’s Leader Embraces Business, Even Jack Ma. But Will It Be Enough?
The once-sidelined Alibaba founder was among the executives who met with Xi Jinping, in what was seen as a show of support ...
Now Comes Jack Ma's Second Act, and He Plays It Safe
Hi, this is Allen Wan in Shanghai, reminiscing about the time I went on a wild chase to track down Jack Ma, one of China’s ...
China’s Weak Spot: After Silencing Jack Ma, Xi Wants Him Back; DeepSeek Success Wakes Up CCP?
Xi Jinping’s rare meeting with tech moguls, including Jack Ma, signals a shift in China’s approach to the private sector.
Xi to chair symposium attended by Jack Ma and other Chinese business leaders, sources say
The Chinese president rarely chairs symposiums about the private sector and the event underscores the numerous challenges ...
Xi Voices Support for Jack Ma, China Private Sector Chiefs
Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over a meeting with Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma and other prominent entrepreneurs on ...
What does Jack Ma's return to the spotlight mean?
Social media was abuzz with users praising Mr Ma for his return to the public spotlight. "Congratulations [Jack] Ma for the ...
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Xi’s rehabilitation of Jack Ma may be the most lucrative ever
Now, however, he seems welcome once again. On February 17th Mr Ma and a handful of other entrepreneurs met at a symposium in ...