"But I am a little concerned about what will happen if JB comes back from China without a deal"

I consider it a long shot that JB comes back from China with a signed deal. My understanding of JV's/mergers/sales, it takes a lot of paperwork with lawyers from both parties. I don't see that happening in a few days.

Shareholders do expect progress in finding financing,

I do expect to hear about the progress made on the China trip!

ICE