Chinese President Xi visits Beijing to inspect technology innovation efforts, according to state media

President Xi's visit to promote technology innovation underscores China's focus on becoming a global leader in tech development, which could prompt shifts in economic policy and international competitiveness.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 9 Feb 2026, 05:06 UTCOn the live feed at 04:46 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This move might be seen as an effort to bolster domestic industries amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, impacting sectors like tech and manufacturing. Markets may react based on perceived implications for global supply chains and investment flows in Asia.

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