The fact that China admits it is willing to compromise is sign of movement on their side.
And that is WINNING. Just a battle and not the war, but more than anything any other US politician has ever brought home.
Nope nope nope. It is NOT a sign that they want to compromise. The Chinese way of negotiations is to seek a deal, then throw it away and start over. It is a frustration technique. They have NO interest in compromising. They consider the status quo vital to their national interest.