China in the Lead

• 🏙️ Largest Urban Population

  By 2024, China had 451 million people living in urban agglomerations of over 1 million, highlighting its rapid urbanization.

  Urban Development

• 💰 Largest Total Reserves

  China's total reserves, including gold, reached $3.26 trillion in 2024, reflecting its strong financial position.

  Economy & Growth Financial Sector External Debt

• 🏙️ Balanced Urban Population Distribution

  As of 2024, only 3.24% of China's urban population resides in the largest city, reflecting a more balanced urban population distribution.

  Urban Development

• 📈 World's Largest Net Trade Surplus

  In 2023, China achieved a net trade surplus of approximately $593.9 billion, showcasing its dominance in global trade.

  Economy & Growth Trade

• 🕊️ Minimal Battle-Related Deaths

  In 2023, China reported just one battle-related death, indicating a stable and peaceful domestic environment.

  Public Sector

• 📊 High Stock Turnover Ratio

  In 2022, China's stock market had a turnover ratio of 283%, indicating a highly active trading environment.

  Financial Sector

• 💪 Minimal Reliance on Foreign Aid

  In 2022, China received a net official development assistance of -$282 million, showcasing its minimal reliance on foreign aid compared to other nations.

  Aid Effectiveness Economy & Growth External Debt

• 👰 Rare Early Marriages Among Women

  In 2020, only 0.1% of women aged 20-24 in China were married by age 15, indicating a rarity of early marriages.

  Health Gender

• 🚂 Leading in Railway Goods Transport

  In 2019, China transported 3,018,200 million ton-km of goods via railways, underscoring its robust logistics network.

  Infrastructure

• 📉 Low National Poverty Rate

  In 2019, only 0.6% of China's population lived below the national poverty line, highlighting significant progress in poverty reduction.

  Poverty

• 🌍 Low International Migrant Stock

  In 2015, international migrants made up only 0.07% of China's population, reflecting a relatively low level of immigration.

  Financial Sector Health

China Following Behind

• ⚠️ High Short-term Debt Proportion

  In 2023, 53.19% of China's external debt was short-term, posing potential financial risks.

  External Debt

• 💸 Significant Net Financial Outflows

  In 2023, China experienced net financial outflows of over $60 billion through bonds and commercial bank lending, indicating a substantial movement of capital out of the country.

  External Debt

• 🌫️ High Carbon Dioxide Damage Costs

  In 2021, China faced $482.5 billion in carbon dioxide damage, highlighting environmental challenges.

  Economy & Growth Environment

• 🏥 Significant Health Expenditure Impact

  In 2018, 28.61% of China's population was pushed below the poverty line due to out-of-pocket health expenses.

  Health