Davos Turns Spotlight on Unity in the “Intelligent Age”
Over 3,000 leaders from 130 countries and regions kicked off the World Economic Forum’s 2025 annual meeting in Davos this week, rallying around the urgent need for global teamwork. With the theme “Cooperation in the Intelligent Age,” the forum is tackling everything from AI ethics to climate deadlines—think Avengers Assemble, but for real-world crises.
China, EU Stress Shared Goals
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang called for reviving economic globalization through dialogue, stating: “We have the wisdom to find mutual wins.” Meanwhile, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned against a “race to the bottom” in global trade.
Optimism Meets Action
WEF founder Klaus Schwab urged leaders to swap division for “constructive optimism,” while managing director Jeremy Jurgens highlighted China’s role in green tech and innovation. The big question: Can Davos turn talk into tangible change for Gen-Z?
