Asia · Eastern Asia
China
People's Republic of China · World’s #2 economy
- Nominal GDP 2025
- $19.5 trillion
- Population 2025
- 1.41 billion
- GDP per capita
- $13,862
- GDP growth 2025
- 5.0%
Overview
- Official name
- People's Republic of China
- Capital
- Beijing
- Region
- Asia · Eastern Asia
- Area
- 9,706,961 km²
- Coordinates
- 35.00, 105.00
- Languages
- Chinese
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY ¥)
- Calling code · domain
- +86 · .cn .中国 .中國 .公司 .网络
- ISO codes
- CN / CHN
- Borders
Afghanistan
Bhutan
Myanmar
Hong Kong
India
Kazakhstan
Nepal
North Korea
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Macau
Mongolia
Pakistan
Russia
Tajikistan
Vietnam
Map
Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
China ranks #2 in the world by nominal GDP (2025). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (34)
Province: 23 · Municipality: 4 · Autonomous region: 5 · Special administrative region: 2
- Anhui Sheng CN-AH
- Beijing Shi CN-BJ
- Chongqing Shi CN-CQ
- Fujian Sheng CN-FJ
- Gansu Sheng CN-GS
- Guangdong Sheng CN-GD
- Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu CN-GX
- Guizhou Sheng CN-GZ
- Hainan Sheng CN-HI
- Hebei Sheng CN-HE
- Heilongjiang Sheng CN-HL
- Henan Sheng CN-HA
- Hong Kong SAR CN-HK
- Hubei Sheng CN-HB
- Hunan Sheng CN-HN
- Jiangsu Sheng CN-JS
- Jiangxi Sheng CN-JX
- Jilin Sheng CN-JL
- Liaoning Sheng CN-LN
- Macao SAR CN-MO
- Nei Mongol Zizhiqu CN-NM
- Ningxia Huizu Zizhiqu CN-NX
- Qinghai Sheng CN-QH
- Shaanxi Sheng CN-SN
- Shandong Sheng CN-SD
- Shanghai Shi CN-SH
- Shanxi Sheng CN-SX
- Sichuan Sheng CN-SC
- Taiwan Sheng CN-TW
- Tianjin Shi CN-TJ
- Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu CN-XJ
- Xizang Zizhiqu CN-XZ
- Yunnan Sheng CN-YN
- Zhejiang Sheng CN-ZJ
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai CNSGH | Large | river (natural) | 11.0 m | 51.51 m TEU |
| Ningbo CNNBO | Small | river (natural) | 7.9 m | 39.31 m TEU |
| Yantian CNYTN | Small | coastal (natural) | 14.0 m | 33.38 m TEU |
| Qingdao Gang CNQIN | Large | open roadstead | 18.6 m | 30.87 m TEU |
| Guangzhou CNGGZ | Medium | river (natural) | 12.5 m | 26.07 m TEU |
| Tianjin Xin Gang CNTXG | Large | river (natural) | 21.6 m | 23.29 m TEU |
| Xiamen CNXMG | Medium | river (natural) | 17.0 m | 12.26 m TEU |
| Taicang CNTAC | Very small | coastal (breakwater) | 11.0 m | 9.67 m TEU |
| Qinzhou CNQZH | Very small | coastal (natural) | 12.5 m | 9.02 m TEU |
| Rizhao CNRZH | Very small | coastal (natural) | 14.0 m | 6.71 m TEU |
| Lianyungang CNLYG | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 15.5 m | 6.69 m TEU |
| Yingkou CNYIK | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 4.9 m | 5.56 m TEU |
66 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam and China share 2 FTA(s) – goods meeting the rules of origin enjoy preferential duties:
Bloc membership
Membership compiled as of October 2026 (full members); check each bloc’s official site for legal precision.
Trade agreements in force (25)
China is party to 25 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| China - Congo | FTA Goods |
1 Apr 2026 |  Republic of the Congo |
| China - Belarus | EIA Services |
1 Jan 2026 |  Belarus |
| China - Maldives | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2025 |  Maldives |
| China - Serbia | FTA Goods |
1 Jul 2024 |  Serbia |
| China - Ecuador | FTA Goods |
1 May 2024 |  Ecuador |
| China - Nicaragua | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2024 |  Nicaragua |
| China - Cambodia | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2022 |  Cambodia |
| Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Preferential rates Not in WTO database Entry into force differs by party (1 January 2022 for the first group, later for Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines). |
FTA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2022 |       +4 |
| China - Mauritius | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2021 |  Mauritius |
| China - Georgia | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2018 |  Georgia |
| Australia - China | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
20 Dec 2015 |  Australia |
| China - Korea, Republic of | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
20 Dec 2015 |  South Korea |
| Iceland - China | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jul 2014 |  Iceland |
| Switzerland - China | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jul 2014 |  Switzerland |
| China - Costa Rica | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Aug 2011 |  Costa Rica |
| Peru - China | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Mar 2010 |  Peru |
| China - Singapore | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2009 | Singapore |
| China - New Zealand | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Oct 2008 |  New Zealand |
| Pakistan - China | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jul 2007 | Pakistan |
| Chile - China | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Oct 2006 |  Chile |
| ASEAN - China Preferential rates | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2005 | |
| China - Macao, China | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
17 Oct 2003 | Macau |
| China - Hong Kong, China | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
29 Jun 2003 | Hong Kong |
| APTA - Accession of China | PSA Goods |
1 Jan 2002 |   |
| Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) | PSA & EIA Goods & Services |
17 Jun 1976 | |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
- ACFTA, RCEP preferences; many products require CCC certification or GACC registration.
General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) ↗
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in China can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact Vietnam duties on goods from China
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.