China

China is a socialist state located in East Asia, with Beijing as its capital. Supported by its vast land area and one of the world's largest populations, China has achieved economic development over many years and has played a crucial role in the global supply chain. While its industrial structure is centered on manufacturing, in recent years there has been a shift towards the service sector and high-tech industries, aiming to diversify its economy.

Looking at the major economic indicators for 2025, China's economy, in terms of nominal GDP (in US dollars), reached $19,498.0 billion, an increase of 4.10% year-on-year. Real GDP growth showed a solid increase of 4.96%, and nominal GDP per capita was $13,861.97, with real GDP per capita growth also increasing by 0.05 percentage points from the previous year to 5.14%. Meanwhile, the total population was 1,406,585,000, a decrease of 0.17% year-on-year, indicating changes in the population structure. Regarding price trends, the consumer price inflation rate was at a very low level of 0.06%, a decrease of 0.16 percentage points from the previous year. Furthermore, the unemployment rate was 4.62%, an increase of 0.03 percentage points from the previous year.

In terms of external economic relations, the current account recorded a surplus of 3.77% of GDP, an improvement of 1.30 percentage points from the previous year. The ratio of trade value to GDP was 37.96%, maintaining approximately the same level as the previous year, demonstrating its presence in the international economy. The real interest rate as of 2024 was 5.15%, an increase of 0.27 percentage points from the previous year. Information regarding central government debt (as a percentage of GDP) is not disclosed in this snapshot.