World Economic Forum President: Opportunities Hidden in Crisis, Growth Momentum Has Quietly Shifted Gears

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2026.01.24 09:42

World Economic Forum President Klaus Schwab: We are facing the most challenging geopolitical situation since the end of the Cold War. At the same time, while it was once expected that this geopolitical situation would have a more severe impact on global growth, in reality, the global economy has shown strong resilience. We believe that cutting-edge technologies represented by artificial intelligence are driving growth. In the past, trade was the engine of growth. Now, while trade is still important, new technologies have become the driving force for growth. Therefore, our judgment is that the likelihood of large-scale war or escalation of conflict is low, but if it occurs, the consequences will be extremely serious. This is also why we must strive to avoid such situations. (CCTV)