SCMP reports on the matter

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The report cites views and commentary from the chief economist for the China Centre for International Economic Exchanges, Chen Wenling, who is a researcher affiliated with the Chinese government.

Saying that China and US are expected to reach an interim trade deal next month, with Beijing agreeing to buy more American products and the Trump administration postponing further tariff increases and easing restrictions on Huawei.

That said, Chen notes that is would be "very difficult" to reach a comprehensive trade deal and argues that China may not meet demands from the US on IP protection as part of any interim trade deal, should that happen.

The full report can be found here.

The headlines sound great and we have seen hints of a compromise as of late but there's some hints of biasness in the reporting that must be pointed out.

In Chen's view, it is not necessary for China to make any more concessions other than agricultural purchases because "it has now gained the upper hand in fighting the trade war with the US". Adding that:

"Trump is likely to win the election, and it would a good news for China. He is completely clueless in fighting the trade war without any strategies or master plans, and he has bullied US allies."

That's not the sort of stuff that gives you confidence as to why they are moving towards a compromise as egos are clearly a key matter in this trade ordeal.