习近平：世界经济论坛是全球经济的“风向标”
Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping called the World Economic Forum (WEF) the "weathervane" of global economy during a meeting with WEF founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab on Tuesday.
本周二，正在瑞士访问的中国国家主席习近平在会见世界经济论坛创始人与执行总裁时克劳斯·施瓦布表示，世界经济论坛是全球经济的“风向标”。
The WEF gathers thousands of government, business and civil society leaders in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the beginning of every year to shape global, regional and industry agendas. This year's meeting, which takes place from Tuesday to Friday, is themed "Responsive and Responsible Leadership."
"The theme sticks to the current global situation and identifies the key to getting out of troubles," Xi said, adding that, since the establishment of the WEF, its status and influence has been rising day by day as it upholds the spirit of innovation, maintains its vitality and pushes for discussion on common global issues.
Noting that cooperation between China and the WEF has become increasingly substantial and fruitful, the president stressed that "we must send positive signals together and boost confidence in the process of economic globalization."
Formerly known as the European Management Forum, the WEF was founded by Schwab in 1971 and it started focusing on global issues in 1987. Since 1979, China has been sending delegations to the forum, which claims to be committed to "improving the state of the world."
"The prospect of cooperation should be rosy," Xi said, pointing out that China has hosted "Summer Davos" meetings for 10 years, more and more Chinese enterprises are gaining WEF membership, and Chinese elements are becoming increasingly prominent at Davos.