There’s a whole lot of things going on in Davos today. Here’s what to look out for on day one of the 47th annual World Economic Forum.

You can see the full programme for the day here, but these are a few of the discussions Verdict recommends keeping an eye on.

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1. Schwab opens the doors

The founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum Klaus Schwab kicks things off at 10am with welcoming remarks and a special address.

2. China going global

Coming up at 10:10am, Chinese president Xi Jinping will deliver the Opening Plenary of the annual meeting.

His address marks the first time the Chinese head of state has attended Davos and he’s expected to go to bat for globalisation, something China can’t afford to be without.

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According to the IMF, China contributed 39 percent to world economic growth in 2016, a rise of 14.2 percentage points from 2015.

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