Chinese people on the streets of Beijing said Monday they were keeping expectations low ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump, as his second White House stint could push China-US ties into a new era of uncertainty.

Trump has long blamed China for a host of American social ills and vowed a hardline approach towards Beijing after he returns to the White House.

But he has also said he is open to talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a leader he has long openly admired, and the two spoke by phone Friday vowing to improve ties.

Residents of the Chinese capital said they expected more of the same from the mercurial former property magnate as his second term begins.

"To start with, he talks about putting America first. And he also........

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