President Xi Jinping arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for his first state visit to the country and his first meeting of the World Economic Forum, a major annual gathering of global political and corporate leaders.

Xi will offer China's vision on domestic economic growth and a global economy overshadowed by protectionism, diplomats and experts said. The president leads a large delegation of senior officials and Chinese business leaders.

Upon arrival at the Zurich airport, Xi said he hopes to inject a positive impetus for the recovery of the world economy.