Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Global Leaders Warn Against Unilateralism at Davos
At a big meeting in Davos, leaders from China, Canada, Russia, and the EU spoke about how powerful countries should not bully weaker ones.
China’s leader said the world should be fair and work together, not just look out for themselves.
Canada’s leader warned that the world is changing in a way that is not good for everyone, and using money and trade to force others is not fair.
Russia’s leader said Greenland is not really part of Denmark and is a leftover from colonial times.
China also said that even though the US is putting tariffs on their goods, China is still selling a lot to other countries.
The EU said that if the US and Europe fight, it will help China and Russia.
Everyone agreed that the world should work together in a more balanced way.
China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng warned against a 'law of the jungle' global order at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned of a 'rupture' in the global order, with major geopolitical powers operating with few limits and constraints.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Greenland is not a natural part of Denmark and is a remnant of colonialism.
China rejected speculation that it would compete for influence in the West as the US seeks to acquire Greenland, emphasizing friendly exchanges with all nations.
The EU’s foreign policy chief cautioned that transatlantic tariffs would play into the hands of China and Russia, both of which would benefit from 'divisions among allies'.
- Who
- China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun
- What
- Warnings against a 'law of the jungle' global order, a 'rupture' in the global order, and the use of economic integration as a tool of coercion
- When
- January 20-21
- Where
- World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- In response to US pressure on Denmark over Greenland and broader global economic and political dynamics
- Speakers
- China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun
- Event
- World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
- Date
- January 20-21
- Context
- US pressure on Denmark over Greenland and broader global economic and political dynamics
- Main Message
- Criticism of powerful countries acting in narrow self-interest and the importance of a fair and balanced global order
- Russian Perspective
- Greenland is not a natural part of Denmark and is a remnant of colonialism
- Chinese Perspective on Trade
- China's export machine remains resilient despite US tariffs, with a record trade surplus in 2023
- EU's Stance
- Cautions against transatlantic tariffs, warns it would benefit China and Russia
Sources
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