Arrange the sentences in the correct order and answer the following questions.

A. Led by the U.S., they’re also losing patience with China’s alleged theft of intellectual property and the way it has forced companies to transfer technology if they want to do business in the country. 

B. European and U.S. authorities have started resisting Chinese takeovers of domestic tech companies. 

C. Beyond the usual intense global competition, there’s politics.

D.U.S. President Donald Trump justified imposing tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese imports in 2018 because of concerns the "Made in China 2025" plan relies on stealing overseas know-how.

E. Countries are increasingly growing weary of the links between Chinese companies and the government, and the implications that may have on national security.