Chinese goods seem to be everywhere these days. Consider this: At the Olympics in Rio this summer, Chinese companies supplied the mascot dolls; much of the sports equipment; the security surveillance system; and the uniforms for the volunteers, technical personnel, and even the torch-bearers.

Do you own a personal computer or air conditioner? Or a pair of shoes or set of plates from Walmart? They all almost certainly bear a “made in China” label.

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