Global leaders and representatives from more than 100 governments gathered in Davos, Switzerland this week for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting.

The major theme for the event this year was globalization. And, with the U.S. and China still involved in a major trade dispute, and concerns over economic challenges like Brexit, trade was an important part of the discussion. Other major global issues including climate change were also on the agenda.

To discuss:

• • • Tian Wei, Host of CGTN’s World Insight 
    • Saruhan Hatipoglu is CEO of Business Environment Risk Intelligence and CGTN’s global economics analyst
    • Shihoko Goto, Senior Associate Northeast Asia, Wilson Center
    • Jeremy Jurgens, Head of Center for Global Industries, WEF

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