Overview
- Speaking in Davos, Vice Premier He Lifeng warned against a return to a “law of the jungle” and said some countries’ unilateral deals violate World Trade Organization principles.
- He called for firm support of multilateralism and a more just international economic and trade order as the global system faces severe strain.
- Positioning China as a dependable partner, He invited companies to tap the country’s consumer market and said China will open its door wider to the world.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged a firm EU response to President Trump’s pressure over Greenland and cautioned about damage to transatlantic ties.
- Coverage linked the remarks to ongoing frictions that include last year’s tariff exchanges, a reported Chinese trade surplus near $1.2 trillion that worries Europe, and U.S. curbs on advanced AI chip exports to China.