U.S. companies are increasingly concerned a hardline approach could stunt their prospects in the world's second largest economy – and turn them into targets of Chinese retaliation. China's retaliation tactics could range from economic changes to matters of diplomacy and security,

China will fight back if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his promise to impose a 60% tariff on Chinese imports, according to Zhu Min, a former top official at the Chinese central bank.

Donald Trump’s return to power has raised the chances of another trade war between the US and China, making Beijing’s potential negotiators some of the most important people in Xi Jinping’s government.