Chinese President Xi Meets With US Executives as Investment Wanes
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In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, walks with representatives from U.S. business, strategic and academic concerns at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 27, 2024.
China's President Xi Jinping met American business leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday, as the government tries to woo back foreign investors and international firms seeking reassurance about the impact of new regulations.
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