“china” Charts
Think China's Economy is a Big Success Story? Think Again. »
There have been a bunch of misleading stories about China “overtaking” the United States in economic output. But GDP is…
Chinese investment in the US »
Chinese (nonbond) investments in the US range from minority stakes in large financial enterprises to outright purchases of small medical…
Sino-Japanese Military Tensions Escalating Rapidly From 2011 »
Perennially tense relations between Japan and China have drastically worsened in recent years over conflicting territorial claims to a string…
America and China GDP Growth: 1970-2014 »
A popular conservative talking point is that China is "eating our lunch." According to GDP growth percentages, China is growing…
Over 35 Million Adults Are in Slavery Worldwide, Right Now »
Among the estimated 35.8 million adults in slavery worldwide, over a third are in India. China, Pakistan, and Russia all…
The Miraculous Spread Of Christianity In China »
Even though religious persecution in China is well documented, that fact has not stopped Christianity from spreading through the region…
To Whom Do We Owe Our Great National Debt? »
For many people, the total amount of US debt is beyond comprehension. But to whom do we owe such an…
Embracing Capitalism »
With the launch of the e-commerce company Alibaba Group in the American market, the U.S. saw a Chinese company have…
The Gambling Hub That Puts Las Vegas To Shame »
When most people think of casinos, Las Vegas is the first place to come to mind. Times have changed, however,…
Top Five Polluters: Per Capita Carbon Footprint »
Although China remains the largest producer of total CO2 emissions in the world (followed by the United States, India, Russia…
Real Wage Growth Sputters Globally »
Despite leaps in labor productivity worldwide, larger and larger shares of national income have been siphoned off to capital. In…
USA: Still the Billionaire Capital of the World »
The number of billionaires in America far overshadows even the next in line, China, three times over. Some CEOs of…
U.S. Defense Spending Dwarfs Rest of the World »
The United States spends 58% of the total defense dollars paid out by the world's top 10 military powers, which…
United States Footwear Imports »
The U.S is a massive importer of footwear and in 2013 the growth continued. Suppliers of footwear are highly concentrated…
Behind Bars: International Incarceration Rates »
This chart shows the 10 countries with the highest incarceration rates in the world. The United States has the highest…
Biggest Bike Share City (Hint: It's Not in Europe) »
When you think bike share, you may think Paris, or London. According to Vox, "as late as 2008, only a…
Chinese Social Media Sites Have Major Success »
With Facebook, Google, and YouTube blocked in mainland China, social media startups get a lot of buzz. In fact, the…
Who Has Been Most Impressed By Russia's Power Moves? »
Russia has recently been shaking up world politics and East-West relations with its annexation of Crimea and its role in…
Can New Laws Put an End to China's Pollution Problem? »
New revisions have just been approved for China's environmental protection law. These amendments will implement tougher fines on industries responsible…
Two Ways To Look At America's Trade Deficit »
America's growing trade deficit has become a big issue this election cycle. A recent poll found that more than half…
America's Greatest Concerns Over China »
Do worries about China keep you up at night? According to a recent survey by Pew Research, a significant majority…
Kilo-Tonnes of CO2 Emitted to the Atmosphere »
CO2 emissions have been a major topic of discussion. The United States is the leading CO2 emitter in the world.…
The Battle Between China and Vietnam in the European Union »
Generally shoes made in Vietnam cost 10% more on average than those made in China. And in order to protect…
Tariff Rates Imposed by China On Selected Imported Footwear »
Foreign companies wishing to enter the Chinese footwear marker should take note of the relevant standards in the mainland as…
South Korean Millennials Pessimistic »
The younger generation in South Korea predicts a dim future compared to those over 50. Only 2/10 South Korean Millennials…
The Epic Growth of China in One Graph »
In the three years between 2011-2013, China used 6.6 gigatons (over 7 billion tons) of concrete, a greater amount than…
The Gravest Threats Facing America »
Is the United States in immediate danger? While America has a number of enemies and ongoing conflicts, which is the…
Putting American Air Pollution Into Perspective »
It is true that the United States contributes significant amounts of pollution into the global atmosphere. When comparing the most…
Death Penalties Among Top Executors »
Although many countries have abolished capital punishment, it is still common internationally. China tops the list of the ten highest…
How Far Would You Go To Survive? »
Bans on selling organs in numerous Western countries have compelled those with the money to travel to China, where illegal…
If You Thought America's Use Of Capital Punishment Was Bad.. »
There truly is no comparison with the People's Republic of China. According to Amnesty International, for every one person that…
Rise of Unauthorized Immigrants in U.S. Labor Force »
The U.S. labor force has millions of hard-working unauthorized immigrants. Obama's recent talks of an executive order to grant relief…
U.S. Losing Grip as Sole World Leader »
The U.S has always been seen as a leading world leader, yet since 2004 that stigma has drastically changed. The…
China: The World's Largest Solar PV Market »
Out of 38.7 GW of new solar PV capacity installed in 2013, 12 GW was installed in China, according to…
North Korea's paradoxical upswing in trade »
Exceedingly few hard facts are available about the performance of North Korea's economy, but some indicators could shed light. Factoring…