China’s Terms for Trade Talks With US: Evening Briefing Asia

US President Donald Trump said the ball was in China’s court. And now we have a better understanding of what it’ll take to get Beijing to the table. China is willing to agree to trade talks under the right terms, according to a person familiar with the Chinese government’s thinking.

First, there’s the matter of respect — and reining in disparaging remarks by members of his cabinet. Other conditions include a more consistent US position and a willingness to address China’s concerns around American sanctions and Taiwan. Beijing, which just named a new trade representative, also wants the US to appoint a point ...