China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with Disney's (DIS) CEO in Beijing and said they welcome companies to invest in China, according to Xinhua

This meeting signals a positive inclination from Chinese officials towards foreign investment, particularly in the entertainment sector.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 9 Jan 2026, 05:05 UTCOn the live feed at 04:45 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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For Disney, it may imply potential easing of regulatory pressures or new opportunities, enhancing investor sentiment in both DIS and broader market indices as it reflects China's openness to global business. These diplomatic gestures could also bolster risk appetite towards Asian equities.

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