The Evolution of China’s Trade Structure: 1992-2024
November 24, 2025
China’s accession to the WTO accelerated its shift from the “workshop of the world” to a central node of manufacturing, production and demand.
Insights
China: The High-Speed Rail Superpower
November 24, 2025
China accounts for 70% of the world’s operational high-speed rail, with a network that connects every major city and carries a billion passengers.
Why China Remains Central to Global Supply Chains: Manufacturing Value Added (1994-2024)
November 21, 2025
While manufacturing has declined steadily in the U.S., EU, Japan and Germany, China has sustained a uniquely high manufacturing share.
U.S. Imports and the Shifting Architecture of Global Trade (1987-2025)
November 20, 2025
As the world’s leading importer, U.S. imports over nearly four decades have reflected the evolving patterns of global trade.
Gold Import Spike Pushes India’s Trade Deficit to All-Time High
November 19, 2025
India’s trade deficit widened to a record USD 41.7 billion in October 2025, driven by a sharp jump in gold imports to USD 14.7 billion.
China’s Provincial Wealth in Global Context: From Beijing Rivalling Japan to Gansu Matching Moldova
November 11, 2025
Comparing the GDP per capita of China’s provinces with those of world economies reveals a full spectrum, from advanced to developing country levels.