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By nominal GDP, the US leads at $29.4 trillion versus China's $17.9 trillion. However, by PPP (Purchasing Power Parity), which adjusts for cost of living differences, China slightly edges ahead at $28.7 trillion versus $28.2 trillion. PPP better reflects actual consumption power, but nominal GDP is the standard international comparison metric. The US remains larger in most global rankings."},{"question":"Why is China's economy growing faster than the US?","answer":"China's 4.2% projected growth versus America's 2.1% reflects structural differences: China has a larger working-age population, lower base wages enabling continued industrialization, and higher savings rates (28% vs 3.5% in US). However, China faces headwinds from aging demographics, real estate debt ($5 trillion+), and capital flight concerns, so this gap is narrowing. 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