Analysis Summary:

The article's claim about China's strategy of stalling negotiations with the US to build its own strengths is partially supported by the provided sources, but not definitively proven. The sources suggest the possibility of trade deals and strategic maneuvering, but don't directly confirm the "art of the stall" strategy. There's a moderate bias towards portraying China's actions as strategic and potentially manipulative.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** Beijing has gained time to build up its own strengths by drawing out negotiations with the United States.
  • Verification Source #2: Suggests that a lack of strategy can lead to stalled progress, which could be interpreted as China strategically drawing out negotiations.
  • Verification Source #4: Suggests that Asians (including China) might believe Trump is more interested in a deal than a trade war, implying a potential for negotiation and strategic maneuvering.
  • Verification Source #5: Mentions a potential US-China trade "reset," which could imply drawn-out negotiations leading to a new agreement.
• Analysis:* The claim is partially supported. The sources suggest the possibility of strategic negotiation and potential delays, but don't explicitly confirm that China is intentionally stalling to build strength.
• Claim:** China is using its chokehold over critical minerals.
• Analysis:* None of the provided verification sources directly address China's control over critical minerals. This claim is unverified by the provided sources. Internal knowledge suggests China does have significant control over certain critical minerals, but without source verification, this remains unconfirmed within the scope of this analysis.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #2: "Process is progress, but without strategy, progress will stall..." This supports the idea that stalled progress can be a result of strategic choices (or lack thereof).
• Verification Source #4: "Asians are optimistic that Donald Trump is more interested in cutting a deal with China than in risking a global trade war." This suggests that China might be strategically engaging in negotiations to achieve a favorable outcome.
• Verification Source #5: "The US-China trade "reset" could stall the manufacturing investment coming into India, say experts." This implies that US-China trade relations are dynamic and subject to negotiation, potentially leading to delays or strategic shifts.
• Lack of Coverage:* None of the sources directly confirm or deny China's use of its control over critical minerals as a negotiation tactic.