As global leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum in Davos, one question dominated discussions: How will China-U.S. relations evolve if Donald Trump returns to the White House? CGTN host Tian Wei brought exclusive insights from the Alpine summit, where experts debated shifting economic priorities, tech rivalries, and climate cooperation.
Analysts noted that while tensions over trade imbalances and semiconductor competition remain, both countries face shared challenges like AI governance and green energy transitions. \"The world needs coordinated frameworks,\" remarked one panelist, highlighting renewable energy collaboration as a potential bridge.
Emerging data shows China and the U.S. still account for 40% of global GDP – making their partnership crucial for stabilizing supply chains and inflation trends. Younger delegates emphasized digital innovation as a dual frontier for competition and cooperation, pointing to startup ecosystems in Shenzhen and Silicon Valley as catalysts.
With political uncertainty looming, Davos attendees urged pragmatic dialogue. As Tian Wei observed: \"Economic realities might yet trump ideology in this new era.\"
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