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Beijing Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Davos Agenda of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and deliver a speech via video link on January 25, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday, marking the first major diplomatic event of the new year for the Chinese president at a critical time when the world remains engulfed in a COVID-19 pandemic and lasting disruptions to global cooperation from unilateralism orchestrated by the US.
Following an unprecedentedly challenging year in 2020 and latest economic indicators of China’s robust recovery from the COVID-19, Xi’s speech will likely focus on sharing the country’s experience in the hard-fought anti-epidemic battle, calling for more global efforts in overcoming the unprecedented public health crisis while also reiterating China’s continued commitment to an inclusive multilateral approach to address a wide range of pressing global issues, from epidemic control to economic recovery, Chinese analysts said.
The Davos Agenda 2021 will be held virtually from January 25 to 29 under the theme of a crucial year to rebuild trust, the Swiss-based WEF announced on Monday.
Over 1,500 businesses, government and civil society leaders from more than 70 countries and regions will attend the online meeting, according to a press release.
In addition to the Chinese president, around 19 heads of state and government will attend the meeting, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. It was unclear whether Joe Biden, who will become US president on Wednesday – just five days before the meeting – would attend.
The WEF said in the press release that other world leaders are expected to confirm.
– The Daily Mail-Global Times News exchange item
