The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 concluded in Davos, Switzerland, on Friday. This year's meeting brought together nearly 3,000 participants from more than 130 countries and regions, including a record 400 high-level political leaders. Notably, China's economic resilience and its constructive role in global economic governance drew widespread attention and recognition across multiple discussions.

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng reiterated China's commitment to opening up at the forum. He said China is committed to making the shared pie bigger in terms of trade and the global economy, and never intentionally seeks a trade surplus. "On top of being the world's factory, we hope to be the world's market too," he said. To achieve this, He stressed that China will leverage the advantages of its vast market to expand imports and strengthen industrial cooperation, allowing countries to better share China's opportunities.

Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said in an interview with CGTN that the European Union and China can work together to deliver a stable, sustainable, and equitable relationship that actively upholds multilateralism. "China was always a good partner," she added. 

China offers certainty amidst global uncertainty, observed Zhu Min, former International Monetary Fund deputy managing director, in an interview with CGTN. He highlighted how China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) priorities — from AI and domestic demand to services and manufacturing — align with worldwide trends, attracting international businesses that are seeking stability in turbulent times.

China's sustained opening-up is providing the world with opportunities for shared growth. Benjamin Hung, International President of Standard Chartered, noted that the continued opening of China's capital markets, along with the rising use of the renminbi in trade, investment and as a reserve currency, is laying a solid foundation for China's economic growth.