Today in Davos, Switzerland, the Chinese vice premier, He Lifeng, delivered a special address at the World Economic Forum (WEF). Speaking to global leaders, He emphasized the importance of sustainable growth, digital innovation, and international collaboration to navigate the challenges of 2026. 🌐💼
Key highlights from his speech:
- Green development 🌱: He Lifeng reiterated China's commitment to clean energy, urging shared investments in solar, wind, and battery tech to cut carbon footprints worldwide.
- Digital economy 💻: He announced plans to expand cross-border digital infrastructure—think faster internet and smarter cities—boosting tech partnerships across regions, including South and Southeast Asia.
- Open cooperation 🤝: Stressing multilateralism, he called for stronger global supply chains and fair trade rules, underlining that no one can solve big issues like climate change alone.
For young professionals in South and Southeast Asia, this could mean more opportunities in green startups, fintech, and digital platforms as China and its partners ramp up joint projects. From new clean-energy hubs in India to e-commerce expansion in Indonesia, the ripple effects of this address may touch your daily life soon.
Stay tuned as the WEF continues this week, with more live updates on how global policies and tech trends will shape our region's future. 🚀
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Live: Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng gives a special address at WEF
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