What did China’s tech entrepreneurs tell Xi Jinping at the symposium?
Leading Chinese technology entrepreneurs, including Huawei's Ren Zhengfei and Xiaomi's Lei Jun, expressed strong confidence in China's development prospects during a symposium chaired by President Xi Jinping. Ren Zhengfei indicated that concerns regarding China's reliance on foreign chips and operating systems have diminished, highlighting the country's growing technological self-sufficiency.
Lei Jun of Xiaomi echoed this sentiment, stating that China can overcome challenges despite international pressures, likely referring to the ongoing Sino-US tech rivalry. He also noted Xiaomi's revenue growth of over 30% after a period of decline. The symposium, held amidst US export restrictions, underscores China's determination to achieve technological advancements, with breakthroughs like DeepSeek's AI models being seen as crucial to navigating the tech war.
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Leading Chinese technology entrepreneurs, including Huawei's Ren Zhengfei and Xiaomi's Lei Jun, expressed strong confidence in China's development prospects during a symposium chaired by President Xi Jinping. Ren Zhengfei indicated that concerns regarding China's reliance on foreign chips and operating systems have diminished, highlighting the country's growing technological self-sufficiency.
Lei Jun of Xiaomi echoed this sentiment, stating that China can overcome challenges despite international pressures, likely referring to the ongoing Sino-US tech rivalry. He also noted Xiaomi's revenue growth of over 30% after a period of decline. The symposium, held amidst US export restrictions, underscores China's determination to achieve technological advancements, with breakthroughs like DeepSeek's AI models being seen as crucial to navigating the tech war.
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