Jason Douglas

In the weeks since the election, China has flaunted the ways in which it could hit back in the event of a new trade war with the U.S., including everything from choking off the metals needed for everyday products to punishing U.S. companies that do business in China.

Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad.

Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad.

The country’s economy is increasingly reliant on foreign demand for goods pouring out of Chinese factories.

The country's economy is increasingly reliant on foreign demand for goods pouring out of Chinese factories.

China's economy is more dependent on exports than it has been for most of the past two decades, leaving it vulnerable to a new broadside on trade from President-elect Donald Trump.

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, China’s dominance of global manufacturing is greater than ever.

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, China's dominance of global manufacturing is greater than ever.

Trade surplus shows Western efforts to reduce dependence on China fall short

China said that its economy expanded by 5% last year, but a variety of weak signals have raised skepticism among some outside economists.