China topped the Trust Index among both the informed public and the general population segments, with scores of 83 and 74 respectively.

The Geneva-based WEF is hosting its 48th annual meeting here beginning today, where more than 3,000 leaders from across the world are expected to participate in a high-profile talk fest for five days.

There's a union boss, a nuclear physicist, two company heads, a financial organization leader, an economist and the prime minister of Norway.