the bell. . he unlocks a huge amount of economic potential. tech giant like alibaba showcased china e s rise to the leading edge of technological power. when xi took control over 2012, many expected him to open the country. there was believes among all the leaders in the west that china would integrate towards a private sector-led system. after a decade of growth, xi inherited the world s second largest economy. kmie na faces serious challenges. an aging population, crippling deaths and a slow export machine. a big concern is how to keep the growth going. they unleash the tech sector. at first the company seemed like copy cats.