Curiously, Trump's stance on China, the US's primary rival in all terms - economic, military, or ideological -now seems to be oriented towards achieving a deal rather than punishing it.

Following the latest bilateral meeting in Stockholm in July, Beijing had struck an optimistic tone on an extension, while U.S. negotiators had put the ball in Trump's court.

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng emphasises the need for enhanced cooperation and consensus between the US and China, ...