Virus disruptions leading to the action

the China Council for the promotion of international trade is saying that 3325 force majeure certificates have been issued as a way to protect firms from legal damages as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. The certificates cover 8 total contract value of around 270 billion yuan or $38.4BB).

Reports from the US last week indicated that they, and China, did not expect phase 1 trade agreements would be impacted from the coronavirus.