China: The High-Speed Rail Superpower
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)
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)
As the world’s leading importer, U.S. imports over nearly four decades have reflected the evolving patterns of global trade.
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.
Who Buys What From China? Five Largest Export Destinations By Category and Product
Of China’s USD 3.6 trillion in exports in 2024, these were the top five export categories and products—and the largest buyers for each.
The Four Export Clusters Producing 80% of China’s Exports
ANDAMAN PARTNERS presents a summary of China's four major export clusters.
China’s Export Map, 2014-2024: Asia Still Dominant, Europe Rising
Asia remains China’s main export destination, though its share has eased slightly.
China’s Fastest- and Slowest-Growing Provinces in Q3 2025
The interior and western regions are leading growth in 2025, while several heavyweight coastal hubs are growing below the national average.
The World’s Most Dynamic Export Economies
Vietnam, Ireland and the UAE led export growth among large economies, while Djibouti, Guyana and Armenia stood out among smaller exporters.
China Dominates Global Steel Production and Is the Leading Exporter
China dominates steel production, accounting for 53% of global output and nearly 1 in 5 dollars of steel exports in 2024.