2. The United States versus China
Borders 2 countries
Neither nuclear-armed
Open oceans
72% white
39% aged 25-54
16% 65 or older
Population growth 0.8%
Health expenditures 17% of GDP
Borders 14 countries
5 with nuclear weapons
First island chain
92% Han Chinese
49% aged 25-54
11% 65 or older
Population growth 0.4%
Health expenditures 5.5% of GDP

4. United States and China: Economy
GDP per capita 7th highest in the world
Below 6 small countries
GDP per capita below world average
Below Brazil and Mexico
GDP by end use
United States
China
Household consumption
69% of GDP
39% of GDP
Investment in fixed capital
16% of GDP
43% of GDP
GDP by sector
Agriculture in GDP
Less than 1% 8%
Industry in GDP
1/5
2/5
Services in GDP
4/5
half

5. Corresponding Regulatory Agency
United States
China
Department of Commerce
Ministry of Commerce
Securities and Exchange Commission (S.E.C.)
Securities Regulatory Commission (S.R.C.)
Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.)
Ministry of Environmental Protection (M.E.P.)
Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.)
Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.)
Civil Aviation Administration (C.A.A.)