What may be the last substantive thread of the US-China relationship remains intact, as the US and Chinese lead negotiators had a call and, in the words of Xinhua, “The two sides agreed to create conditions and atmosphere to continue pushing forward the implementation of the trade deal “双方同意创造条件和氛围,继续推动中美第一阶段经贸协议落实”. The US readout said “both sides see…