China is world's second largest economy by nominal GDP. GDP reached $18.28 trillion in 2024, growing 5.3% annually. China leads in global patenting activity and innovation. World's largest manufacturing economy and exporter
Emerging markets are countries transitioning from developing to developed economies. Markets experience high volatility due to political instability and external factors. Countries attract foreign investors with high return potential. Governments focus on industrialization and rapid economic growth. Income per capita typically ranges from low to middle levels
Emerging market economies are developing nations becoming more global. They have some but not all characteristics of developed markets. Typically feature unified currency, stock market, and banking system. Transitioning from low-income to modern industrial economies
GDP data shows PPP terms with informal economy estimates and updated base year data. Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGR) derived from GDP data using World Bank and IMF data. GDP per capita calculated using UN Population Prospects database
Surveyed 1,087 airports worldwide for 2021 financial year. Covered 82% of global passenger traffic in 2019. Data collected from airports of all sizes and business models
China launched BRI in 2013 to enhance transcontinental connectivity. Initiative aims to benefit 71 economies along BRI transport corridors. Corridor economies received 35% of global FDI and 40% of merchandise exports in 2017