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Davos 2023: What you need to know about the WEF on Tuesday

The first day of official programming at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual meeting kicked off on Tuesday with bold declarations by Europe and China in attempts to bolster their positions in the world.

Reuters

Davos day 1: China ‘passed peak Covid’; Kissinger backs Ukraine Nato membership, as first lady Zelenska seeks support – as it happened

Rolling coverage from the World Economic Forum in Davos, where vice-premier Liu He says China has passed its peak of Covid-19 infections

The Guardian - UK

China Back to ‘Normal’ after End of COVID Curbs, Says Official

China has returned to normal after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, Vice Premier Liu He told the World Economic Forum on Tuesday as he invited "international friends" to visit the country. China abruptly dropped its "zero-Covid" approach last month after three years of enforcing some of the harshest anti-pandemic restrictions…

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EU readies sovereignty fund to fight off US, Chinese competition

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday announced the preparation of a "sovereignty fund" and a Net Zero Industry Act, both intended to defend Europe's industrial base from subsidised US and Chinese competitors.

Radio France Internationale

China back to 'normal', says vice-premier

DAVOS, Switzerland: China has returned to normal after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, Vice Premier Liu He told the World Economic Forum on Tuesday as he invited "international friends" to visit the country.

Bangkok Post

Davos 2023: China reopens its doors with investment pitch to global elite

China's Vice-Premier Liu He welcomed foreign investment and declared his country open to the world on Tuesday after three years of pandemic isolation.

Reuters

Davos isn't irrelevant — yet

The power of Davos is its guest list.

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Davos 2023: Ukraine's first lady takes centre stage

The World Economic Forum has officially kicked off in Davos. Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He are among the expected speakers this Tuesday. Our Business Editor Kate Moody brings us an update from Davos, with insights on the…

France 24

Yellen sets surprise meeting with China’s vice premier in Switzerland

WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will hold her first face-to-face meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Wednesday in Zurich, making a detour on her way to talks in Africa.

Tribune News Service

Yellen to meet with Chinese finance minister in Switzerland

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to meet with her Chinese counterpart in Switzerland on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Davos 2023: Yellen to meet China's vice premier Liu He - U.S. Treasury

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will meet Chinese Vice Premier Liu He in Switzerland on Wednesday to exchange views on economic developments and deepen communication between the world's two largest economies, a Treasury official said.

Reuters

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He to Attend World Economic Forum in Davos

Event returns to traditional in-person format for the first time since the pandemic’s outbreak three years ago forced it to go virtual

Caixin Global

Chinese Vice-Premier Liu to attend Davos meeting next week - SCMP

Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He will travel to Davos, Switzerland next week for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters

China Must Boost Demand and Deepen Supply-Side Reform, Liu He Says

The country needs to pursue a strategy that combines both efforts to meet changing conditions at home and abroad, vice premier says

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong shares soar on hopes China COVID rules may ease

Shares have soared more than 7% in Hong Kong after a Communist Party newspaper reported that local officials are being urged not to impose overly burdensome controls to curb coronavirus infections

Reuters

He Lifeng: China's expected new economic tsar has big shoes to fill

He Lifeng, head of China's state planning agency, is likely to succeed the country's economic tsar Vice Premier Liu He in March, but may struggle to maintain his predecessor's policy clout.

Al Jazeera

China Congress: Economic trends to watch as Xi consolidates power

China’s economy is facing some of the worst headwinds in decades as the ruling Communist Party holds key congress.

Reuters

Factbox-China's 20th Communist Party Congress: who could be in Xi's new team?

China's Xi Jinping is widely expected to clinch a third five-year leadership at the upcoming congress of the ruling Communist Party, a mandate that would secure his stature as the country's most powerful ruler since founding leader Mao Zedong.

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The Independent UK

Meeting gives China's Xi a chance to tighten hold on economy

A meeting of the ruling Communist Party to install leaders gives President Xi Jinping, China’s most influential figure in decades, a chance to stack the ranks with allies who share his vision of intensifying pervasive control over entrepreneurs and technology development

Reuters

Analysis-China poised to shake up economic leadership as reformers bow out

China's ruling Communist Party sets the stage next month for the biggest overhaul of its economic leadership in a decade, with a generation of reform-minded policymakers expected to step down amid worsening growth prospects.

Al Jazeera

China, EU to talk trade amid tensions over Ukraine, Xinjiang

Dialogue comes after tense EU-China summit in April ended without a joint statement.

Reuters

EU, China to hold trade dialogue amid simmering tensions

The European Union and China will hold a high-level economic and trade dialogue on Tuesday amidst tensions over a number of issues including the war in Ukraine, Xinjiang and an as yet unratified investment agreement.

Caixin Global

China, U.S. Senior Officials Discuss Economic Policy Coordination

In a video call with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Vice Premier Liu He expressed concern about Washington’s tariffs and sanctions

Benzinga

Alibaba, Other Chinese Stocks Pop As China's Top Economic Official Expresses Support For Digital Platform Ahead Of 2022 Election

China's top economic official offered an unusually public show of support for digital platform companies hinting toward possible ease in the ongoing crackdown, Bloomberg reports. The latest comments may inject much-needed confidence into the capital markets. Tencent Holding Ltd (OTC:TCEHY) and Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) combined lost over $1 trillion in market value post…

Benzinga

Alibaba And Other Chinese Stock Investors Remain Cautious Over China's Political Body Forum With Leading Firms

China’s top political advisory body looks to host a forum next week with some of the nation’s largest private-sector firms, including Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU), Bloomberg reports. While the conference focused on developing China’s digital economy, investors will likely watch for a possible wind-down of its year-long crackdown on the tech sector after a…

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