China Provincial Growth Map 2025: Central and Western Momentum, Coastal Underperformance
Central and western provinces led growth in 2025, while several northern and southern regions expanded well below the national average.
China’s Provincial Wealth in Global Context: From Beijing Rivalling Japan to Gansu Matching Moldova
Comparing the GDP per capita of China’s provinces with those of world economies reveals a full spectrum, from advanced to developing country levels.
Megacity Nation: China’s 16 Cities With 10-Million-Plus Residents
China leads the world with a total of 16 cities with populations exceeding 10 million people, the ‘megacities’ where talent, capital and infrastructure are concentrated.
GDP Comparison: China’s Administrative Units vs World Economies of Comparable Size
From Guangdong to Tibet, Mainland China’s 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities have become economic titans in their own right.