China finds itself at the heart of an economic storm of rare intensity. Indeed, the Middle Kingdom has seen no less than $6 trillion evaporate in two years, a staggering figure that prompts questions about the drastic measures taken in response. Among these, the ban on short selling is seen as a radical decision. Get ready for a journey into the heart of finance, where economic dragons battle against headwinds with armor made of greenbacks and sharp regulatory swords.