China's Foreign Ministry confirmed on Friday, January 16, 2026, that Vice Premier He Lifeng will represent the nation at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos next week. As a Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, He's January 19-22 visit to Switzerland marks China's continued engagement in global economic governance.
The forum comes amid heightened focus on sustainable development and technological innovation, with Beijing expected to outline initiatives for multilateral cooperation. Observers anticipate discussions on stabilizing supply chains and advancing green energy partnerships – key priorities aligning with China's 2026 economic modernization goals.
Switzerland, China's earliest Western diplomatic partner, remains crucial for European trade relations. The visit follows recent progress in implementing the China-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement upgrade signed last year.
