How has China’s WTO entry interacted with the US role as the global reserve asset issuer?

• Have Chinese institutions largely recycled trade surpluses earned from exporting to the US back into dollar denominated assets?

Agree | Mostly Agree | Mostly Disagree | Disagree

• If Disagree/Mostly Disagree:

Directionally, would that strengthen or weaken the dollar?

• If Agree/Mostly Agree:

Directionally, would that strengthen or weaken the dollar?

• Does a stronger currency benefit a country’s manufacturing capacity?

Agree | Mostly Agree | Mostly Disagree | Disagree

• Do lower yields incentivize more Treasury issuance?

Agree | Mostly Agree | Mostly Disagree | Disagree

• How do economists distinguish between a company failing due to mismanagement versus one operating against broader macroeconomic trends?

I’m trying to understand how trade flows, currency strength, and capital allocation interact structurally. If possible, I’d really appreciate any charts, references, or recommendations that could help me better understand your framework.