The government’s promise to reshore the production of simple items like mine looks, from where I sit, like something of a fever dream.

The government’s promise to reshore the production of simple items like mine looks, from where I sit, like something of a fever dream.

Government bodies nationwide have been eager to show they are using DeepSeek’s A.I. technology since the company’s founder met with Xi Jinping, China’s leader.

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.