Despite the US-China tensions it seems China is very happy to be negotiating with US President Trump.

Washington Post carries the endorsement:

  • "Trump is a businessman. We can just pay him money and the problems will be solved," said a politically connected person in Beijing, speaking on the condition of anonymity
  • he is "easy to read," said Long Yongtu, a former vice minister of foreign trade
  • "We want Trump to be reelected; we would be glad to see that happen."

Its worth checking out the article, there is plenty more. Here is the link and it isn't long.

It makes the 'China is waiting it out until after the US election' point of view less valid?

China is very happy to be negotiating with US President Trump.