China: The High-Speed Rail Superpower
October 28, 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.
Insights
China Dominates Global Steel Production and Is the Leading Exporter
October 27, 2025
China dominates steel production, accounting for 53% of global output and nearly 1 in 5 dollars of steel exports in 2024.
Oil, Metals and Electronics: The Rapid Growth of India’s Imports
October 24, 2025
India’s imports have grown prodigiously since 2000, reflecting the transformation of the country’s economy.
China Dominates Global Crude Oil Demand
October 23, 2025
China alone accounts for a fifth of global crude oil imports while supply remains concentrated in a handful of exporters.
China’s Exports: Africa Surging, North America Stalling
October 22, 2025
Africa is China’s fastest-growing export market and North America is the slowest. China’s exports to Africa are destined to eclipse those to North America.
Rare Earths: The Global Implications of China’s Leading Role
October 20, 2025
China’s concentration of production, processing and exports has created structural dependencies with wide-ranging effects on critical industries.