China's Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang at the 55th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman China does not pursue a trade surplus and is willing to import more competitive and high-quality products and services to balance trade, Ding Xuexiang, the country's vice premier, said on Tuesday.

Donald Trump is not stepping foot in Davos this week but the head of the World Economic Forum says the new president has brought renewed interest in the annual gathering of business and political leaders.

Officials and business executives at the annual gathering in Switzerland said the fight against global climate change would continue with or without the United States.