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The Wall Street Journal U.S. Companies Vouched for China During Trump’s First Term. Not Anymore. — Executives are more pessimistic about opportunities and see risks in advocating Beijing’s cause. China’s Economy Is Burdened by Years of Excess. Here’s How Bad It Really Is. — Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad. China’s Xi Jinping Nods to ‘External Uncertainties’ in New Year’s Speech — Weeks before Trump takes offi

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