Score 0–20 Statement openly promotes more restrictions in trade relations with China. OR, statement uses emotional language or criticism to enhance the sense of urgency or threat in favor of restrictions.
Score 21–40 Proposal subtly, discreetly or indirectly favors more restrictions in trade relations with China and does not use emotional language.
Score 41–60 Statements that are roughly neutral, whose bias towards restrictions or incentives in trade relations with China is roughly insignificant.
Score 61-80 Proposal subtly, discreetly or indirectly favors more incentives in trade relations with China and does not use emotional language.
Score 81-100 Proposal that openly promotes more incentives in trade relations with China. OR, proposal uses emotional language or criticism to enhance the sense of urgency or threat to sway views in favor of incentives.