Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping called the World Economic Forum (WEF) the "weathervane" of global economy during a meeting with WEF founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab on Tuesday.
本周二，正在瑞士访问的中国国家主席习近平在会见世界经济论坛创始人与执行总裁时克劳斯·施瓦布表示，世界经济论坛是全球经济的“风向标”。
The WEF gathers thousands of government, business and civil society leaders in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the beginning of every year to shape global, regional and industry agendas. This year's meeting, which takes place from Tuesday to Friday, is themed "Responsive and Responsible Leadership."
"The theme sticks to the current global situation and identifies the key to getting out of troubles," Xi said, adding that, since the establishment of the WEF, its status and influence has been rising day by day as it upholds the spirit of innovation, maintains its
vitality and pushes for discussion on common global issues.
Noting that cooperation between China and the WEF has become increasingly substantial and fruitful, the president stressed that "we must send positive signals together and boost confidence in the process of economic globalization."
Formerly known as the European Management Forum, the WEF was founded by Schwab in 1971 and it started focusing on global issues in 1987. Since 1979, China has been sending
delegations to the forum, which claims to be committed to "improving the state of the world."
"The
prospect of cooperation should be rosy," Xi said, pointing out that China has hosted "Summer Davos" meetings for 10 years, more and more Chinese enterprises are gaining WEF membership, and Chinese elements are becoming increasingly prominent at Davos.
相关单词：forum
forum解释：n.论坛，讨论会
forum例句：
They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。
相关单词：Founder
Founder解释：n.创始者，缔造者
Founder例句：
He was extolled as the founder of their Florentine school.他被称颂为佛罗伦萨画派的鼻祖。
According to the old tradition,Romulus was the founder of Rome.按照古老的传说，罗穆卢斯是古罗马的建国者。
相关单词：vitality
vitality解释：n.活力，生命力，效力
vitality例句：
He came back from his holiday bursting with vitality and good health.他度假归来之后，身强体壮，充满活力。
He is an ambitious young man full of enthusiasm and vitality.他是个充满热情与活力的有远大抱负的青年。
相关单词：formerly
formerly解释：adv.从前，以前
formerly例句：
We now enjoy these comforts of which formerly we had only heard.我们现在享受到了过去只是听说过的那些舒适条件。
This boat was formerly used on the rivers of China.这船从前航行在中国内河里。
相关单词：delegations
delegations解释：n.代表团( delegation的名词复数 )；委托，委派
delegations例句：
In the past 15 years, China has sent 280 women delegations abroad. 十五年来，中国共派280批妇女代表团出访。 来自汉英非文学 - 白皮书
The Sun Ray decision follows the federal pattern of tolerating broad delegations but insisting on safeguards. “阳光”案的判决仿效联邦容许广泛授权的做法，但又坚持保护措施。 来自英汉非文学 - 行政法
相关单词：prospect
prospect解释：n.前景，前途；景色，视野
prospect例句：
This state of things holds out a cheerful prospect.事态呈现出可喜的前景。
The prospect became more evident.前景变得更加明朗了。
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