But when the door opened, it was Ding Jiahui who walked in. The arrangement was that a senior government official from each side would sign the preliminary agreement in Oslo. The two presidents would then simultaneously announce the deal in public at an agreed time, and later meet at a summit to sign the final agreement. Olsen shook Ding’s hand. “I’m glad to see you again, Minister,” he said. Ding responded in Mandarin, even though his English was flawless. He had brought his own interpreter with him. He was immaculately dressed, as always. Larry Olsen, as always, was wearing a much-used and crumpled suit. Lin introduced himself and Gao. Olsen introduced Pete Lisle and Oliver Wu to Ding. Ding said something to Wu in Mandarin. Wu said yes, he had been in Beijing with Olsen back in April. “Much has happened in the four months since then,”
