Xi Jinping Courts American Executives Amid Economic Challenges

In a bid to reassure foreign investors, China's president meets with U.S. business leaders as the country faces a faltering economy and leadership shifts.

Xi Jinping meets with American business executives in Beijing to boost confidence in China's economy.
China's economic challenges include a faltering economy, regulatory crackdowns, and a shift in leadership roles.
Foreign direct investment in China has declined, with the country attempting to reassure foreign businesses.
Li Qiang's economic influence appears to have diminished, with He Lifeng emerging as Xi Jinping's economic tsar.
China aims to attract foreign investment by easing data export requirements and promoting equal market treatment.