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Guests from around the world were invited to explore Tianjin through six curated designed routes to learn about the city's history, culture and innovative development on Thursday, the final day of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum, or Summer Davos.
Three of these routes focus on technological advancements, including visits to the key national scientific facilities such as the Cell Ecology Haihe Laboratory and the Large-Scale Earthquake Engineering Simulation Research Facility, according to the organizing committee.
ISTANBUL -- Amid global economic headwinds and profound technological transformations, the Summer Davos Forum provides a platform for fostering dialogue on trade, innovation, and international cooperation, a Turkish expert has said.
The Summer Davos Forum, also known as the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, brings together global leaders, policymakers, and business experts to discuss pressing economic and technological challenges amid a shifting geopolitical landscape.
China's accelerating technological breakthroughs and efforts to stimulate domestic consumption are laying the foundation for sustainable economic growth as the country navigates global headwinds and transitions toward a high-income economy, experts and business leaders said on Wednesday.
Zhu Min, former deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, said China is entering a pivotal phase of innovation, underpinned by its large engineering talent pool and strong industrial foundation.
Rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technologies are being applied to a wider range of sectors and have become a vital force bolstering China's economic development, as the country recognizes AI as an essential tool in fostering new quality productive forces and activating new growth drivers, entrepreneurs and experts said on Thursday.
China is at the forefront of AI application globally, which is not only playing a pivotal role in boosting its productivity, but is also driving the transformation and upgrading of its traditional industries, they said.
The entrepreneurs and experts made the remarks during the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, which was held in Tianjin from Tuesday to Thursday.
"Summer Davos is very beneficial in connecting with what's happening in markets globally," said Jan Buesing, founder of Responsive Drip Irrigation, a US company focused on surface irrigation technology, in an interview with China Daily Website at the 2025 Summer Davos Forum.
"I see this (China) as a very open market that holds a lot of opportunities," she stated, adding that it's wonderful to see China's progressive attitude toward environmental regulations and sustainability. #amnc25 #GrowwithChina
Greater efforts are needed to bolster the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, especially manufacturing, and develop strategic emerging sectors to build up new growth drivers amid rising trade protectionism, said entrepreneurs and experts at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Tianjin.
Li Dongsheng, founder and chairman of Chinese consumer electronics maker TCL Technology Group Corp, said manufacturing is China's most competitive sector and a core advantage of the Chinese economy, as the nation has taken the lead in manufacturing across the globe.
Highlighting that globalization is an irreversible trend, Li said the company is stepping up efforts to boost export industry capacities, establish industrial chains in overseas markets, strengthen localized operations and bolster the development of local economies, so as to cope with changes in the global economic landscape.
China is Colombia's second most important trade partner, and the Chinese market presents numerous opportunities for Colombian products, said Oscar Felipe Rueda Plata, commercial counselor, Colombian Embassy in China, to China Daily Website during an interview at the World Economic Forum's 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025, commonly known as the Summer Davos Forum.
"We always see China as a very trusty, very good trade partner. We think its position in the world helps the (global) economy," he added.?
Business leaders and experts attending the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions — also known as the Summer Davos — in Tianjin on Wednesday hailed China's steady growth, advancing innovation and commitment to high-standard opening-up as key forces fueling global economic recovery.
Their remarks came as Premier Li Qiang delivered a keynote speech at the opening plenary session of the meeting, stating that China would continue to contribute its strength to global economic development.
Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that in the face of global challenges, countries around the world should make the economic "pie" bigger through open and win-win cooperation rather than playing zero-sum games or following the law of the jungle.
Li made the remarks in an address delivered at the opening of the World Economic Forum's 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Tianjin.
TIANJIN -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended a symposium at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, exchanging ideas with business entrepreneurs.
After hearing the remarks from representatives, Li noted that the current international landscape is in the midst of profound and complex changes, posing significant challenges to global economic development.
Some 160 business representatives from more than 30 countries and regions attended the symposium.
The Belt and Road Initiative has evolved from a visionary concept into concrete results over the past decade, delivering substantial achievements in connectivity, economic growth, and global development, according to the country's top economic regulator.
Zhou Haibing, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said the BRI has "transformed from a vision into reality, from a concept into action, yielding solid and weighty achievements." He highlighted the initiative's four key contributions; advancing global connectivity, energizing economic growth, improving people's livelihoods and offering a new platform for international cooperation.?
Zhou said the BRI has "explored new paths for global connectivity," citing key infrastructure projects that have reshaped regional transport networks.
TIANJIN - Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that the international economic and trade landscape is undergoing a profound change.
Li made the remarks when addressing the opening plenary of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in North China's Tianjin municipality.
The global economic and trade system is becoming increasingly diverse, with the Global South rising rapidly, Li said, noting that while the growth of traditional trade is slowing down, emerging trade has grown against the odds.
TIANJIN - Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a keynote speech at the opening plenary of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in North China's Tianjin municipality on Wednesday.
Featuring the theme "Entrepreneurship for a New Era," the event, held from June 24 to 26, is gathering over 1,700 leading figures from more than 90 countries and regions to explore how entrepreneurship and emerging technologies can unlock more dynamic and resilient economies.
TIANJIN - Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday called on the international community to take constructive actions in international economic and trade cooperation.
Li made the remarks when addressing the opening of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in North China's Tianjin municipality.
"Constructive actions mean we need to proactively take more practical measures to safeguard free trade and multilateralism and promote the stable development of the world economy," Li said.
TIANJIN - Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that China is willing to do whatever it takes to help tackle the difficulties and challenges facing the global economy.
Li made the remarks when addressing the opening plenary of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in North China's Tianjin municipality.
TIANJIN - Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that China is moving towards becoming a high-income country as a whole as the demand for consumption upgrade is robust in the world's second-largest consumption market.
Li made the remarks when addressing the opening of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in North China's Tianjin municipality.
TIANJIN - China is striving to develop itself into a super-sized consumption powerhouse on the solid foundation of a manufacturing powerhouse, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday.
Li made the remarks when addressing the opening plenary of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in North China's Tianjin municipality.
TIANJIN - China is willing to share its original technologies and innovative scenarios with the world, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday.
Li made the remarks when addressing the opening plenary of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in North China's Tianjin municipality.
TIANJIN - China is confident in and capable of maintaining rapid economic growth, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday.
Li made the remarks when addressing the opening of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in North China's Tianjin municipality.
"Over the years, no matter how the international environment has changed, China's economy has consistently maintained a good momentum," Li said.
TIANJIN - The Chinese government will continue to foster a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized, and always keep the doors wide open and warmly welcome businesses from all countries to invest and deepen their roots in China, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday.
Li made the remarks when addressing the opening plenary of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in North China's Tianjin municipality.
