https://www.scmp.com/rss/500761/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com US President Donald Trump’s May 5 tweet notwithstanding, the United States and China seem to be on the verge of a trade deal. But even if an agreement is reached, it will be just the beginning; as President Reagan famously put it, it will be time to trust and verify. Negotiations so far have focused on “verify”. Trust will be at least as important in getting results, but can it be achieved? China will reportedly promise to stop forced technology transfers, ease restrictions on foreign... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3009311/us-china-trade-deal-beckons-can-either-side-be-trusted?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3009311/us-china-trade-deal-beckons-can-either-side-be-trusted?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 May 2019 12:00:15 +0000