Asia-focused private equity managers are turning more bullish on the world's second-largest economy, betting on Beijing's drive for technological self-sufficiency and rapid adoption to deliver the next phase of growth. Jean Eric Salata, chairman of EQT Asia, said that the strategic priorities outlined in Beijing's new five-year plan are poised to deepen China's edge in advanced manufacturing, bolster investment in technology and artificial intelligence, and boost consumption. "I'm actually