China
China · CHN · East Asia
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Overview
China is an East Asian giant and the world's second-largest economy, governed by the Communist Party. It exerts significant global influence through its economic power, military strength, and Belt and Road Initiative. The nation continues its rapid technological advancement and urbanization.
Leadership
Xi Jinping
President (also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China)
GOVERNMENT: Communist state
Economy
$21.0T
$14.5K
+4.8%
2.2%
5.2%
Trade
Key Exports
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Recent Events (5)
Foreign Affairs discusses future US alliances and China's economic threat
The latest issue of Foreign Affairs analyzes the future of U.S. alliances and the potential for a global economic crisis stemming from Chinese industrial overcapacity, alongside emerging threats from AI-driven synthetic pathogens.
US Relations with Canada and Europe Permanently Damaged, China Benefits
Trust and alignment between the United States, Canada, and European allies have been irrevocably harmed. China is positioned as the primary beneficiary of this diminished transatlantic cohesion, potentially reshaping global geopolitical dynamics.
Putin and Trump set for November APEC summit meeting in China
Russian President Putin and former US President Trump are scheduled to meet at the APEC summit in China.