I wish I had some great new to share but alas, more of the same, hurry up...now wait...
We are still being told to expect to travel on 9/10. We haven't gotten the confirmation for all the appointments we'll have while in China but the agency keeps saying just hang in there. In fact, here it is exactly:
"Hi Jeff,
Our in-country staff spoke with them today and was informed they'd confirm
tomorrow."

So there you have it......nothing.......

Maybe tomorrow. Keep praying, because I'm hanging by an awfully thin thread.