Xi Hits Back at Critics Who Call China's Opening Up 'a Joke'.

Xi Hits Back at Critics Who Call China's Opening Up "a Joke" Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called China's claims "a joke" Chinese President Xi Jinping hit back at critics, saying in a speech on Thursday that those who think the nation's opening up is "a joke" haven't seen the confidence that Chinese people have in reform efforts. [Extracted from the article]