Cold weather, but a warm welcome for China's Xi

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-01-16 13:52

The Chinese President arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for a state visit and to attend the World Economic Forum at Davos. It is the first time a Chinese president has taken part in the Davos summit.

He told dignitaries at a welcoming event at Zurich Airport that his visit was intended to create a positive impetus for the recovery of the world economy.

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