Beijing says it hopes for cooperation with Washington to resolve trade issues, after US President Donald Trump began a second term during which he has threatened to slap biting tariffs on the manufacturing giant. "China is willing to strengthen dialogue and communication with the United States (and) properly manage differences," says foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun, adding: "It is hoped that the United States will work with China to jointly promote the stable... development of China-US economic and trade relations." SOUNDBITE