Why is the South China Sea so important, and what is the basis for the ruling against China’s territorial claims? This in-depth graphical explainer tells it all. Read more
Global military spending is now at a 32-year high. We show countries’ military spending by dollars and as a portion of GDP. Read more
The global semiconductor shortage has affected several industries. Here’s a look at the 10 largest semiconductor companies by market share. Read more
Chinese is the worlds most spoken language, with more than 1.3 billion native speakers. Read more
What is the Chinese public’s view of world powers? This visual breaks down Chinese sentiment towards other countries. Read more
Nearly 60% of U.S. imports came from just four trade entities in 2023. We rank the top U.S. trading partners and show their growth over time. Read more
Most of the 10 largest semiconductor foundries in the world, are headquartered in just three Asian countries, accounting for 90% of the entire industry’s revenue. Read more
Here are the largest electronics exporters by country, highlighting how electronics trade has increasingly shifted to Asia over 20 years. Read more
We highlight seven key U.S. trade partners and their changing share in the sources of U.S. imports from 1989–2023. Read more
Advanced semiconductors drive technological innovation across various industries. Here, we visualize foundry capacity by country. Read more