China readies Davos sales pitch as US grants Beijing window of opportunity

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Xiaofei XuJanuary 19, 2026 at 05:00 AM

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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, China is expected to promote itself as a reliable trade partner and supporter of multilateralism, contrasting its position with the United States under President Trump. The forum, beginning Monday, takes place amid global tensions stemming from controversial actions by the Trump administration. Vice-Premier He Lifeng, China's lead delegate on economic affairs, will deliver a keynote address. The forum will also include a delegation from Hong Kong, with representatives from the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology participating. The annual meeting brings together global leaders from politics, business, and academia to discuss the state of the world.

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