By South China Morning Post | Created at 2025-01-21 13:46:47 | Updated at 2025-01-22 01:09:47
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1. Xi tells Putin he wants to take ties to new heights, soon after Trump’s return
The virtual talks came hours after US President Donald Trump returned to the White House and said he would meet Putin “very soon”.
2. China is ‘ready to work’ with Trump. Will Mars, military aims get in the way?
Beijing has signalled its readiness for greater engagement with Washington under US President Donald Trump, who also appeared to tone down the rhetoric on China during his inaugural address on Monday.
3. Ding warns Davos AI can be ‘Ali Baba’s cave’ or Pandora’s box
Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang addressed China’s economic vitality, global cooperation and concerns over artificial intelligence at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
