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China Focus
China downplays big stimulus in 2024
Authorities don't want to give the impression that they are very worried about growth
January 17, 2024
China Focus
China’s GDP grew around 5.2% in 2023, Premier Li says at Davos
Li underscored the efforts China has taken to inspire confidence in its economy and government.
January 16, 2024
Global Economy
CEOs, economists brace for recession as Davos begins
This year’s big three risks are inflation, macroeconomic volatility and geopolitical conflict, according to a PWC survey.
January 17, 2023
Global Economy
World Economic Forum to return to Davos in 2022
This is after the pandemic forced organizers to shift to Singapore and then cancel their meeting altogether this year.
September 17, 2021
Global Economy
Xi warns against 'Cold-War mentality' as Biden shifts from confrontation to competition
“Each country is unique with its own history, culture and social system, and none is superior to the other,” says Xi.
January 26, 2021
Global Economy
WEF founder Schwab remains 'hopeful' for Davos meeting to happen in Singapore
An in-person event is scheduled to take place in Singapore in late May.
January 23, 2021
Global Economy
Briefs
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December 04, 2020
Singapore to host China's Davos wannabe forum amid fallout of trade war with US
SINGAPORE (Aug 30): New Economy Forum, a conference of global business and political leaders in Beijing has been relocated to Singapore due to the fallout from the trade war between the United States and China, reported the New York Times.
August 30, 2018
China Focus
Xi, unlikely champion for business elites, takes Davos spotlight
(Jan 17): When Xi Jinping addresses business elites at Davos, the Chinese president will find himself an unlikely champion of the trade-based global order Donald Trump has derided. His new role could prove to be one of his biggest tests.
January 17, 2017