US EditionChina and Trump Vie for Influence as Davos Summit Opens
China emphasizes multilateralism and reliable trade while Trump leads the largest U.S. delegation amid global economic tensions, with nearly 3,000 leaders attending, WEF said.
- On Jan 19, U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Davos and is expected to meet global business leaders on Wednesday, while China is represented by Vice Premier He Lifeng, who will deliver a special address on Tuesday.
- Analysts say Beijing will push multilateralism and deploy senior Chinese officials like He Lifeng to present China as a steady trade partner at Davos Tuesday.
- Nearly 3,000 attendees from more than 130 countries gather at Davos, while Trump leads a large U.S. delegation with five cabinet members and will host a CEO reception.
- Organisers' red-carpet planning and corporate engagement signalled deference to Trump, while Larry Fink contributed at least $2.5 million toward Trump’s ballroom.
- The WEF said `The Iranian Foreign Minister will not be attending Davos` after activists pushed to disinvite Abbas Araghchi amid verified reports of 3,428 protester deaths and nearly 70% public distrust in institutions.
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