Xi Jinping Rallies Party and Entrepreneurs for Economic Reform
TL;DR
Xi Jinping is concerned about the decline in Chinese startups achieving unicorn status and is seeking to revive entrepreneurial spirit to boost economic growth and technological self-sufficiency. Recent figures show a significant slowdown in GDP growth, adding to the urgency. Despite previously leading in unicorn creation, China has seen a sharp decline in new billion-dollar startups compared to the U.S. and previous years.
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