This photo shows a scene at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026. Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)
DALIAN, June 24 (Xinhua) -- The 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, began its opening plenary in northeast China's coastal city of Dalian on Wednesday. ■
This photo shows a scene at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026.
Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
Participants talk before the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026.
Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Participants and media professionals prepare for the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026. Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Han He)
Alois Zwinggi, World Economic Forum president and chief executive officer, speaks at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026.
Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Alois Zwinggi, World Economic Forum president and chief executive officer, speaks at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026. Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Alois Zwinggi, World Economic Forum president and chief executive officer, speaks at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026. Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Liu Lingyi)
Alois Zwinggi, World Economic Forum president and chief executive officer, speaks at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026. Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
This photo shows a scene at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026.
Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
This photo shows a scene at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026.
Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)
Gim Huay Neo, managing director of the World Economic Forum, speaks at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026.
Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Liu Lingyi)
Participants talk before the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026.
Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Han He)
This photo shows a scene at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026.
Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Participants attend the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026.
Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)
This photo shows a scene at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026. Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
This photo shows a scene at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026.
Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
Participants prepare for the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026.
Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Han He)
Participants prepare for the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026.
Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Han He)
This photo taken on June 24, 2026 shows the Dalian International Conference Center, venue for the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province.
Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
This photo shows a scene at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the Dalian International Conference Center in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 24, 2026. Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
This photo taken on June 24, 2026 shows the Dalian International Conference Center, venue of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Featuring the theme "Innovating at Scale," the event, held from June 23 to 25, is gathering over 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions to discuss topics including the next phase of China's economic trajectory and how to translate technological advances into real economic benefits. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
