What China has and hasn't done to allay US gripes: mixed picture by experts

While many US companies acknowledge China's efforts to improve intellectual property laws, especially with respect to trademark and brand protection, they still feel China's safeguards come up short

Deep differences separate Chinese and US negotiators on everything from market access to industrial subsidies as the two sides prepare to meet next month in Washington.

As their trade talks unraveled in acrimony in May, the US blamed China for walking back alleged commitments on issues including forced technology transfers. China responded in a White Paper, accusing the US of unreasonable demands and argued that it had made “remarkable progress” in improving its business environment.

So just how much has China done since the two began locking horns last year over trade and technology? China analysts say the pace of market-driven change