Could China overthrow the American government?

The scenario you suggest is not feasible. First off, most resources belong to private individuals and companies, and cannot be sold by a third party, even a government. read more

The Chinese Communist Party is so entrenched and integrated into the entire system -- not just the political system, but the economy and society at large -- that asking what it would take to overthrow the Chinese Communist Party is like asking what it would take to overthrow the whole American Government. read more

1956—Act July 24, 1956, substituted “$20,000” for “$10,000”, and “twenty years” for “ten years” in the paragraph prescribing penalties applicable to advocating overthrow of government and inserted provisions relating to conspiracy to commit any offense named in this section. read more