Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Chinese President Xi Jinping Defends Globalization In His First-Ever Speech At The World Economic Forum At Davos



Reuters: In Davos, Xi makes case for Chinese leadership role

Chinese President Xi Jinping offered a vigorous defense of free trade at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday in a speech that underscored Beijing's desire to play a greater global role as the United States turns inward.

In the first appearance by a Chinese leader at the annual meeting of political leaders, CEOs and bankers in the Swiss Alps, Xi also cautioned other countries against blindly pursuing their national interests, in an apparent reference to the "America first" policies of Donald Trump.

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WNU Editor: If you have an hour to spare .... his speech at Davos is below.

More News On Chinese President Xi Jinping's Davos Speech

Xi addresses Davos forum for first time to advance global growth, governance -- Xinhuanet
As US looks inward, China seeks a lead role on world stage -- AP
China's Xi Jingping Defends Globalization at Davos -- US News and World Report
China’s Xi Jinping Seizes Role as Leader on Globalization -- WSJ
China’s Xi Lectures Trump on Globalization and Climate Change -- NBC
China's Xi Jinping Defends Globalization In First-Ever Speech At World Economic Forum -- NPR
Davos: China's Xi invokes Gettysburg Address in defense of free trade -- USA Today
Xi vs. Trump: Chinese leader praises globalization, warns of trade wars at tony Davos summit -- Washington Times
Chinese president defends globalization, free trade -- The Hill
China’s President Supports Free Trade at World Economic Meeting -- VOA
World leaders find hope for globalization in Davos amid populist revolt -- Max Ehrenfreund, Washington Post

Update: President Xi's full speech is below.

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