China's Xi Jinping to attend Davos forum in Switzerland

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to make history by becoming the first Chinese head of state to attend the World Economic Forum, which is scheduled to begin in a few hours in Davos, Switzerland.
Our Kim Jung-soo has the details.
With just a couple of days to go before the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has promised to implement protectionist policies on his first day in office, world leaders from the around the globe are gathering in Davos, Switzerland for this year's World Economic Forum, which runs from January 17th to 20th.
China's President Xi-Jinping will also attend the gathering, becoming the first Chinese leader to do so.
Observers have interpreted Xi's attendance as a signal of China's intent to play a more active role in global affairs.
In a press conference last week, WEF executive chairman Klaus Schwab said he expects the leader to exemplify how China would take a "responsive and responsible leadership role" in tackling global issues, which involves challenges in diplomacy and trade.
Schwab added that "Every simplified approach to deal with the complex global agenda is condemned to fail," and said that the world cannot simply adopt "populist solutions," in a likely reference to the anti-globalization sentiment represented by Trump's rise and Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
But in an interview with the AP on Sunday, Schwab also said that "it's important to listen" to populist leaders and integrate their concerns, implying that he does not want to widen the perceived gap existing between the world's decision-makers and the general populace.
The United States will be represented at Davos by Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry, just days before they leave office, as well as key figures from Trump's transition team.
However, past regular attendees, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, will not be in attendance this year.
Kim Jung-soo, Arirang News.


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