What to expect from Xi Jinping's first trip to Davos

President-elect Donald Trump may be dominating headlines in the build up to his forthcoming inauguration. But another world leader is also taking main stage. President Xi Jinping joins the global elite in attending the World Economic Forum at Davos – the first time a Chinese head of state has attended.

Many are excited at the prospect of China taking over the reins of international leadership at Davos, ready to fill the vacuum that may be left by a Trump-shaped hole in the world trading system. But it’s worth remembering: China is still China.

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