China is doing worse than the US on all demographic metrics and economic growth by this year, due to China's declining population and fertility rates. Read more about China is doing worse than the US on all demographic metrics and economic growth by this year, due to China's declining population and fertility rates.
The number of elderly people nearly doubles, from 254 million in 2021 to almost 500 million. Read more about The number of elderly people nearly doubles, from 254 million in 2021 to almost 500 million.
Chinese retirees grow to number 300 million and the elderly economy is worth USD $750 billion. Read more about Chinese retirees grow to number 300 million and the elderly economy is worth USD $750 billion.
China’s nuclear capabilities double from 2020 levels. Read more about China’s nuclear capabilities double from 2020 levels.
China’s stockpile of nuclear warheads triples to about 700 from 2021 levels; it can reach 1,000 or more by 2030. Read more about China’s stockpile of nuclear warheads triples to about 700 from 2021 levels; it can reach 1,000 or more by 2030.
The Chinese Navy's first railguns are deployed; these weapons use high-powered electric circuits to shoot a projectile along magnetic rails at hypersonic speeds. Read more about The Chinese Navy's first railguns are deployed; these weapons use high-powered electric circuits to shoot a projectile along magnetic rails at hypersonic speeds.
Station of Extreme Light, a laser with 10,000 times the power of all the world's electrical grids combined, is completed. Read more about Station of Extreme Light, a laser with 10,000 times the power of all the world's electrical grids combined, is completed.
Robotaxis account for 22% of the shared mobility passenger kilometers in tier 1 cities like Shanghai and Beijing. Read more about Robotaxis account for 22% of the shared mobility passenger kilometers in tier 1 cities like Shanghai and Beijing.
The government rolls out large-scale commercialization of robotaxis and fully automated vehicles. Read more about The government rolls out large-scale commercialization of robotaxis and fully automated vehicles.
