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

South China Morning Post Political StrategyNews ReportEN 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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Half of the World Economic Forum participants agreed that the next two years were likely to be “turbulent or stormy”.

statistic — World Economic Forum report100% confidence

Vice-Premier He Lifeng will deliver a keynote address on Tuesday.

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China could play the role of the ‘good student’ of international law, one that supports multilateralism.

quote — Sacha Courtial, Institut Jacques Delors90% confidence

China is expected to position itself as a reliable trade partner and supporter of multilateralism at the World Economic Forum.

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Trump has given Beijing an opening to argue China is a more responsible steward of international norms.

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Hong Kong ×240% Iran 40% Greenland 40% Denmark 40% Nicolas Maduro 50% He Lifeng 60% World Economic Forum ×270% Davos ×270% Donald Trump ×370% United States ×280% China ×490%

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davos 100% world economic forum 90% china 80% multilateralism 70% trade partner 60% us 50% international norms 50% global tensions 40% economic affairs 40%