In a trade war with America , the Chinese economy could probably survive as it exports to America were already in decline, however as Trumps plans become clearer it might not be so easy for China or the world.
The shock created by Trumps tarrifs was a metaphorical kick in the *******s to the rest of the world in order to get its attention, so the 90 day pause on tarrifs may have been part of Trumps plan after all, this is why all countries in the world have been targeted with tarrifs, even those with a trade deficit with America.
The aim of the Trump regime appears to be more about pressuring other countries to stop trading with China rather than rectifying any trade imbalance America has with others,this weaponising of tarrifs in order to attack another country should be a wake up call to the rest of the world.