Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Tuesday called on the global community to firmly support multilateralism and free trade, and stay committed to win-win cooperation.
He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks while delivering a speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland.
Recalling Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech delivered at the WEF in January 2017, He said China has since walked the talk and firmly upheld multilateralism and free trade.
In recent years, Xi successively proposed four global initiatives, providing Chinese solutions to collective problems facing the world, said He.
Speaking at the forum, the Chinese vice premier outlined four key recommendations.
First, he urged the international community to firmly support free trade and promote universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
Secondly, multilateralism should be firmly upheld, and it's necessary to make the international economic and trade order more just and reasonable, He said.
Thirdly, the world should also adhere to win-win cooperation, be committed to maximizing the fruits of cooperation, and jointly solve development problems, He added.
He also highlighted mutual respect and equal consultation, and called on all countries to make good use of dialogues to properly manage differences and resolve issues.
At the forum, He briefed the audience on the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, emphasizing that China's development will bring important opportunities to the world. He also had in-depth exchanges with participants from international industry and commerce sectors.
During his attendance at the WEF, He jointly met with President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin and Vice President of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis.
After conveying Xi's cordial greetings, He said China is willing to strengthen high-level exchanges and deepen bilateral and multilateral cooperation with Switzerland.
The Swiss side said they look forward to speeding up negotiations on upgrading the free trade agreement with China, jointly supporting multilateralism and free trade.
He also held separate talks, at the invitation of both officials, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who leads the U.S. side to the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism, and with British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, who leads the British side to the China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue. They exchanged views on relevant economic and trade issues between China and the United States, and between China and the United Kingdom.
China firmly supports multilateralism, free trade: vice premier
China firmly supports multilateralism, free trade: vice premier
Cities across China are experiencing a significant tourism boom as the three-day Qingming Festival holiday coincides with the first-ever student spring breaks in multiple cities, creating an extended travel period for many families.
Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival for honoring the deceased and paying tribute to ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for Chinese citizens as they engage in outdoor activities and sightseeing. The Qingming Festival holiday will last from April 4 to 6.
In addition, primary and secondary school students in several regions are going to enjoy their first-ever spring break to head beyond the classroom for travel and engaging in a wide range of activities. In some areas, the spring break takes place just before the three-day Qingming Festival in early April, while in others it extends into the five-day May Day holiday, allowing students to combine leave into six- to eight-day mini-breaks.
With spring in full bloom, many families are venturing into nature to enjoy the spring scenery and experience the spring atmosphere in mountains and fields.
At Maoshan Forest World, a scenic spot in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu, families from surrounding cities such as Nanjing, Nantong, and Zhenjiang are coming in groups. They interacted with adorable animals and experienced digging for bamboo shoots. Under the guidance of the staff, children identified and dug bamboo shoots, experiencing the joyful moments of labor.
"I want my child to get closer to nature, feel the breath of spring, and experience the joy of labor," said Deng Jie, a tourist.
During the holiday, traveling to famous destinations featured in textbooks has become a popular choice for many families.
In east China's Zhejiang Province, several scenic spots have introduced free admission for primary and secondary school students. At the Yanguan Ancient Town in Haining, many students can experience the spectacular sight of magnificent tidal waves of Qiantang River described in textbook.
"We just rode a bamboo raft and are going to watch the Qiantang River tidal bore tomorrow," said Zhao Ziyu, a tourist.
Integrating educational content with holiday vibes, study tours remain popular during the holiday.
At the Wujiangzhai Scenic Spot in Zunyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, after watching an ethnic performance, many young visitors went to a lantern shop to experience making intangible cultural heritage lanterns. From constructing bamboo frames to pasting paper and coloring, a teacher guided them step by step, and the visitors incorporated the scenic area's landscapes and their own life expectations into their creations.
In Liangdancheng (city of nuclear bombs), the site where China's first atomic and hydrogen bombs were designed, in Zitong County of Mianyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province, a large number of students visited the local aerospace science and technology museum. In the interactive experience area, students operated simulated spaceflight equipment, acting as little astronauts exploring a virtual universe. By wearing Mixed Reality (MR) glasses, they can observe the mysteries of planets up close.
Spring break coincides with Qingming holiday, fueling tourism boom across China
