Bolstered by favorable domestic policies, Chinese trade has expanded at a breakneck pace. China has become the second-largest economy in the world, and its wealth provides China with considerable influence within the international system.
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Does China have an effective sea-based nuclear deterrent?
China has been steadily developing ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) to complement its nuclear deterrence strategy and safeguard its national security. Despite considerable progress, China still faces a number of hurdles in fielding a credible SSBN force.
Developing or developed? Assessing Chinese life expectancy
Although China’s economic transformation has generated considerable public resources, and its leaders have in recent decades dramatically improved domestic health conditions, the country still faces challenges in terms of improving health outcomes.
How web-connected is China?
The Internet is a symbol of modernity and a central component of any country’s technological power. In the information age, China faces the challenge of balancing internet access with its perceived security needs.