Caixin Luncheon at Davos Highlights Urgency for Global Growth Rethink
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(Davos, Switzerland) — As the global economy slows and geopolitical tensions rise, nearly 40 senior figures from business, government and academia gathered Wednesday for a closed-door discussion on rebuilding growth models to reflect a more volatile world.
Hosted by Caixin Media on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, the 14th Caixin Davos CEO Luncheon centered on the theme “Beyond Old Models: Designing Growth That Works.” Conversations revolved around recalibrating traditional economic assumptions amid shifting alliances, trade friction and the aftershocks of recent U.S. elections.
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- Nearly 40 business, government, and academic leaders met at the 14th Caixin Davos CEO Luncheon to discuss new economic growth models amid global volatility.
- Highlights included China’s ongoing economic significance, geopolitical tensions, tech and energy security, and calls to recognize China’s multi-dimensional economy.
- Caixin announced its major international events will unify under the new Caixin Global Forum to foster China–global dialogue.
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- Caixin Media hosted the 14th Caixin Davos CEO Luncheon, "Beyond Old Models: Designing Growth That Works," during the World Economic Forum. Li Xin, Vice President of Caixin Media, emphasized China's central role in the global economy and called for stronger ties. She also announced the consolidation of Caixin's international gatherings into the new Caixin Global Forum to elevate China's global voice.
- Kweichow Moutai
- Wang Li, the general manager of Kweichow Moutai, was among the speakers at the 14th Caixin Davos CEO Luncheon. Kweichow Moutai is referred to as a "liquor giant" in the article.
- Merck
- Kai Beckmann, CEO of Electronics at Merck, was among the attendees at the 14th Caixin Davos CEO Luncheon. This event, hosted by Caixin Media, brought together leaders from business, government, and academia to discuss rebuilding growth models in a volatile world.
- MTR Corp.
- Jeny Yeung, the CEO of MTR Corp., attended the 14th Caixin Davos CEO Luncheon. This event, hosted by Caixin Media, brought together senior figures from business, government, and academia to discuss rebuilding growth models in a volatile global economic climate.
- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing
- Wilfred Yiu, the Deputy CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, was an attendee at the 14th Caixin Davos CEO Luncheon. This event, hosted by Caixin Media, brought together senior figures from various sectors to discuss rebuilding growth models in a volatile global economy.
- Squirrel Ai
- Derek Li, the founder of Squirrel Ai, was among the attendees at the 14th Caixin Davos CEO Luncheon. The event gathered senior figures from various sectors to discuss rebuilding growth models in a volatile world, with conversations touching upon geopolitical risks, industrial shifts, and the role of technology like artificial intelligence.
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