China’s 10 Largest Mining Deals Since 2019: Large Gold, Copper and Lithium Acquisitions
Chinese mining M&A surged in 2019-2025, as China locked in supply-critical metals across Africa and Latin America.
The Shift in China’s Growth Engine: From External Dependence to Domestic Scale
China’s import intensity peaked in 2006 and has steadily declined since then as domestic production capacity and internal demand expanded.
The Rise and Fall of China’s Trade Intensity: From Export Surge to Economic Rebalancing
China’s trade as a share of GDP rose from 20% in 1980 to a peak of 64% in 2006 before falling to 37% in 2024 as the economy shifted toward domestic consumption.
Global Leaders in Agricultural and Food Trade in 2024
The EU dominates both markets, while the U.S. and Brazil remain strong exporters. China plays a larger role as an importer.
Silver’s Structural Deficit Widens as Industrial Demand Surges
Silver supply remains flat while industrial demand—driven by solar and electronics—continues to surge, keeping the market in a deepening structural deficit.
From Concentration to Global Reach: China’s Export Markets, 1995-2024
In 1995, nearly four-fifths of China’s exports went to just ten economies. By 2024, the top-ten's share was reduced to 51%.
Data Visualisation: China’s Exports by Category and Top Ten Partners (2000-2024)
China’s rise from 4% of world exports in 2000 to nearly 16% in 2024 reflects a two-decade structural transformation.
Data Visualisation: The World’s Top Ten Exporters (1948-2024)
The world’s export landscape has been transformed over the past 80 years, from Trans-Atlantic dominance to Japan’s and China's rise and mega-trading blocs.
China’s Long-Term Impact on Global Trade and the Reconfiguration of the World Economy
China’s rise from a minor exporter to the centre of global manufacturing redefined world trade flows, reshaped supply chains and forced the global economy to evolve.
The Evolution of China’s Trade Structure: 1992-2024
China’s accession to the WTO accelerated its shift from the “workshop of the world” to a central node of manufacturing, production and demand.
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