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 most famous entrepreneurs.

Jack Ma's downfall dates back to late 2020 when he delivered a controversial speech criticizing Beijing's strategy to minimize risks in the financial system and traditional banks.It seems that the times in the purgatory of the Chinese tech guru are behind.

The once-sidelined Alibaba founder was among the executives who met with Xi Jinping, in what was seen as a show of support for private enterprise by Beijing.

The uncertain reaction to Xi Jinping’s display of warmth made sense: Executives are eager for a reset after years in the cold but ever wary of meddling.

Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over a meeting with Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma and other prominent entrepreneurs on Monday, signaling Beijing’s endorsement for a long-marginalized private sector now considered key to reviving the world’s No.

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Jack Ma, a cofounder of Chinese e-commerce ... China’s regulators and financial systems in a speech in Shanghai. Ma kept a low profile for several years and traveled overseas before returning ...

Among those present was Alibaba founder Jack Ma, who was part of a focus on a ... s regulators and financial systems during a speech in Shanghai. Other business leaders at Monday’s meeting ...

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 ...

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 ...

Among the delegates was Jack Ma, who founded e-commerce firm Alibaba ... s regulators and financial systems during a speech in Shanghai. Other business leaders at Monday's meeting in Beijing ...