China Bids to Woo Back Global Elites at Davos Forum

Swiss President Viola Amherd, center, and Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang, center left, attend a welcoming ceremony prior to a meeting as part of his official visit in Kehrsatz, on Jan. 15, 2024.

China will put on a show of force Tuesday with a large delegation represented by Prime Minister Li Qiang at the annual meeting of global elites in Davos, despite shadows cast by wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza.