Gloom, not boom: is the new, negative narrative on China’s prospects overstated?
Plus: M&A guru Ning Gaoning takes over at SinoChem (expect deals); Lei Jun calls for a smile after Xiaomi’s latest setbacks; and Swedes respond cautiously on high-profile detentions
Also: Guo Guangchang signs up with soccer’s super agent; more studio complaints about short-changing by cinemas; and is Netflix betting big to woo China?