China Hardens Trade Stance as Talks Enter New Phase
Source: WSJ:
May 9, 2019 at 10:28
The new hard line taken by China in trade talks came after Beijing interpreted recent statements by President Trump as a sign the U.S. was ready to make concessions.
By Lingling Wei in Beijing and Bob Davis in Washington
The new hard line taken by China in trade talks—surprising the White House and threatening to derail negotiations—came after Beijing interpreted recent statements and actions by President Trump as a sign the U.S. was ready to make concessions, said people familiar with the thinking of the Chinese side.