Vice-premier addressed China’s economic vitality, global cooperation and concerns over artificial intelligence at World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

DAVOS, Switzerland -- Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang on Tuesday delivered a special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. The following is the full text of the speech entitled "Keeping to the Right Path of Multilateralism and Promoting Open and Inclusive Development":

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist

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