He Lifeng

He Lifeng's Davos appearance represented China's most significant economic diplomacy moment of the forum, delivering messaging that resonated across international media with unusual positivity. His 56% positive sentiment stands in sharp contrast to the more polarized coverage received by Western leaders and peers like Viktor Orban (36% positive) or Kristalina Georgieva (37% positive).

The Vice Premier's speech emphasized China as "a trading partner, not a rival" while welcoming foreign investment and promising to address concerns from international businesses. This conciliatory framing, delivered amid heightened US-China trade tensions, generated substantial positive coverage in financial and economic media.

His messaging addressed the Trump-Xi trade framework directly, with coverage confirming China's commitment to implementing bilateral agreements. Statements promoting "equal consultation" to resolve trade disputes and warning against a return to "the law of the jungle where the strong prey on the weak" positioned China as a defender of multilateral cooperation.

The coverage distribution across Geopolitics and Global Economy categories reflects He Lifeng's dual role addressing both security concerns and economic policy. His appearance generated significant attention from European quality press including Neue Zurcher Zeitung and Business Insider, suggesting effective penetration of Western business audiences. The complete absence of negative coverage is remarkable for any high-profile political figure at Davos.