By curious coincidence the World Economic Forum, which upholds the international benefits of globalization, is taking place at the same time as the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump, who promotes the domestic benefits of anti-globalization.

Today, it is President Xi Jinping, who wears the mantle of globalization leadership. Addressing the United Nations in 2015, Xi reaffirmed China's commitment to being a reliable partner in bringing about a more peaceful and progressive world through globalization in all forms, stressing common development through economic openness and shared prosperity.

This week, in an appearance of historic significance, President Xi will be China's first head of state to attend the World Economic Forum. Jiang Jianguo, minister of China's State Council Information Office, stated that Xi's mission in Davos is to promote development, cooperation and economic globalization in order to construct "a human community with a shared destiny".