The Heat: Chinese President Xi speaks at World Economic Forum in Davos

The Heat

China’s President Xi Jinping delivers a speech during the first day of the World Economic Forum, on January 17, 2017 in Davos. (AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI)

Globalization and free trade – Chinese President Xi Jinping cited these as the keys to global growth at his historic keynote address to the World Economic Forum.

CGTN’s Jack Barton reports from Davos, Switzerland.

Global: that was the major theme of President Xi Jinping’s speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos – the first by a Chinese leader. President Xi warned against protectionism, claimed the victories of globalization and vowed to keep China’s door open.

China’s President Xi Jinping delivers a speech during the first day of the World Economic Forum, on January 17, 2017 in Davos. (AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI)

President Xi’s multi-day trip wrapped up with a visit to the United Nations Office in Geneva where he outlined China’s continued dedication to the international community.

Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on during a meeting at the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva, on January 18, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / POOL / DENIS BALIBOUSE)

Tonight’s panel discusses China’s growing role as a world and economic leader and has more on Xi’s WEF speech:

    • Keyu Jin, a tenured professor at the London School of Economics.
    • Pepe Escobar, editor-at-large of Asia Times.
    • Philippe Monnier, an international business executive and board member of WayRay.
    • Robert Hormats, vice chairman of Kissinger Associates.


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