Further comments by China's commerce ministry

Adding that said accusations are 'lacking facts' and that they have never forced technology transfers in the past. I think this stands out most among the comments here as this sheds some light on the details of the trade talks.

Judging by their stance here, it doesn't look like they will offer the much needed concessions to the US and Trump. That certainly does not bode well for risk assets over the next few sessions if this is confirmed via the imposition of tariffs tomorrow.