What to Expect From This Week's U.S.-China Talks

The US plans to blacklist 8 Chinese companies, including Hikvision, due to their involvement in surveillance activities in Xinjiang. This move is expected to negatively impact ongoing trade talks between the US and China. Despite previous goodwill gestures, such as tariff delays and agricultural purchases, political tensions have risen. The US has expanded its entity list, restricting technology sales to certain Chinese firms. The possibility of a comprehensive trade deal remains slim, with both sides unwilling to compromise on key issues. Additionally, the Hong Kong protests and NBA controversy further complicate the situation.

What is the primary reason for the US blacklisting 8 Chinese companies?

• To delay tariff hikes

• To increase agricultural purchases

• Due to their involvement in surveillance of the Uighur minority

• To improve trade relations

What was one of the goodwill gestures shown by the US before the trade talks?

• Investigating Chinese companies

• Delaying a tariff hike

• Blacklisting more companies

• Increasing tariffs

How did China respond to the US President's suggestion to investigate Biden's family?

• They increased agricultural purchases

• They responded negatively and refused to be drawn into US internal affairs

• They agreed to the investigation

• They ignored the suggestion

What external issue is mentioned as complicating the trade talks?

• The NBA controversy over Hong Kong protests

• Increased US tariffs

• US elections

• Chinese economic slowdown

What is the realistic expectation for the outcome of the trade talks?

• A small deal

• A complete resolution of all issues

• A comprehensive deal

• No deal at all