Premier Li Qiang speaks Tuesday at the World Economic Forum 2024 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Photo: Rao Aimin/Xinhua

Li talks with Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), on Tuesday on the sidelines of this year’s WEF annual meeting. Photo: Shuli/Caixin

The audience listens to Li speak on Tuesday. Photo: Li Xin/Caixin

A chef serves up dumplings at the event Wednesday. Photo: Zeng Jia/Caixin

Glasses of Wuliangye baijiu, a well-known brand of the fiery Chinese liquor, were available to sample Wednesday at the WEF meeting. Photo: Zeng Jia/Caixin

Chinese seafood products were also available to sample at the event. Photo: Zeng Jia/Caixin

Staff members hand out Chinese-style gifts to WEF attendees. Photo: Zeng Jia/Caixin