China Bids to Woo Back Global Elites at Davos Forum
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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.
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