| China is the world's most populous nation with over 1.37 billion people. China is a significant producer of raw materials - the country has tremendous reserves of minerals and metals and the capacity to produce enormous quantities of agricultural products.
However, with around 18.7% of the world's people, commodity production within Chinese borders is not enough to meet requirements each year. Aside from the population numbers, the Chinese economy has one of the fastest growth rates in the world. While the economy has cooled over recent years and double-digit economic growth appears to be in the nation's rear-view mirror, in 2015 China grew by 6.9% and in 2016 it is likely that the economy will grow by more than 6%............................................Full Article: Source
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