"Watch out for the Chineese connection here . IMO,the Chineese are such shrewd negotiators usually holding back until they get the best deal for the lowest cost/price ."

Sounds pretty much like anyone trying to get something for nothing these days.

"They often have the advantage due to their unlimited $$ in their backpocket."

The issue is not how much is in their pocket books...which would mean that they could afford more, the issue is how much they need what we have.

Just my opinion.