Xi Woos U.S. Companies Despite Investment Drop Amid Tensions

Xi Jinping met with American business leaders in Beijing to attract foreign investment to China's economy.
The meeting was highly choreographed to send the message that China welcomes foreign companies.
Foreign investment in China fell 8% last year due to geopolitical tensions and a tougher business environment.
Some companies like Apple want to increase investment, but others like the IMF urge more market reforms.
This year's forum had better attendance than 2022 when tensions around China's pandemic curbs and the spy balloon caused controversy.