I noticed the added statement but kind of dismissed it. It is easy to get a headache trying to figure out what subtleties come into play.

It just makes sense that opportunities exist to settle this thing before arbitration is clearly the only path.

Common sense says China would want the project coupled with Vz.'s stated desire to leverage China's balance sheet makes for a strong possiblility of resolution in the weeks ahead.

Balanced with the fallback position (arb) is in its infancy stage but underway.