Yes, I agree the shakeout may have affected progress, although...

Yes, I agree the shakeout may have affected progress, although by how much remains to be seen.

This article from Canada is an interesting read

http://www.refworld.org/topic,50ffbce484,50ffbce4c0,50a9f2ca2,0,,,CHN.html

I'm not saying this is applicable to the new or old staff or to Changzhi city at all. I hope they settle in quickly and Shanxi can progress from there.

In the mean time, I unfortunately think we may head further south SP wise whilst we wait for reasons I already stated. No holder likes it, but as you said, it may be worth keeping tabs on for those that want to have or increase their punt.