China vs Japan
type: Article
description: China is the world's second-largest economy by nominal GDP ($17.9 trillion) with 1.4 billion people, while Japan is the third-largest economy ($4.2 trillion) with 125 million people. China focuses on manufacturing and exports, whereas Japan emphasizes high-tech innovation and quality products.
language: en-US
date published: 2026-06-22T05:36:24.201Z
date created: 2026-06-22T05:36:24.201Z
date modified: 2026-06-22T05:37:35.216Z
content reference time: 2026-06-22T05:37:35.216Z
author: A Versus B
publisher: A Versus B
about: China (People's Republic of China)
about: Japan
abstract: China is the world's second-largest economy by nominal GDP ($17.9 trillion) with 1.4 billion people, while Japan is the third-largest economy ($4.2 trillion) with 125 million people. China focuses on manufacturing and exports, whereas Japan emphasizes high-tech innovation and quality products.
text: GDP (Nominal). Population. GDP Per Capita. Life Expectancy. Patent Filings (Annual). Literacy Rate. Manufacturing Output (% of GDP)
conclusion text: China is the manufacturing and economic powerhouse for global production, exports, and sheer economic scale, making it essential for companies targeting mass markets and supply chains. Japan excels in quality, innovation, and living standards, ideal for those seeking cutting-edge technology, refined products, and high human development metrics. Choose China for economic growth potential and manufacturing capacity; choose Japan for advanced technology, quality assurance, and superior quality of life.
additional property: Nominal GDP
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): $17.9 trillion | Japan: $4.2 trillion
  value reference: China (People's Republic of China)
additional property: GDP (Purchasing Power Parity)
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): $35.5 trillion | Japan: N/A
additional property: Defense Spending
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): $296 billion | Japan: N/A
additional property: Active Military Personnel
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 2.0 million | Japan: N/A
additional property: Naval Destroyers
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 27 | Japan: N/A
additional property: Combat Helicopters
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 1,400 | Japan: N/A
additional property: Foreign Exchange Reserves
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): $3.2 trillion | Japan: $1.3 trillion
  value reference: China (People's Republic of China)
additional property: Technology Innovation Focus
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): AI, 5G, semiconductors, renewable energy | Japan: N/A
additional property: Nominal GDP 2026
  type: PropertyValue
  value: China (People's Republic of China): $20.85 trillion | Japan: N/A
additional property: GDP Growth Rate
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 5.2% (2024-2026 avg) | Japan: N/A
additional property: Per Capita GDP 2026
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): $14,800 | Japan: N/A
additional property: Global Economic Rank
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 2nd largest | Japan: N/A
additional property: GDP Gap vs Leader
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): -$11.53 trillion | Japan: N/A
additional property: Years to Close GDP Gap (at current growth rates)
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): ~18-22 years | Japan: N/A
additional property: Manufacturing Output as % of Global
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): ~28% (largest) | Japan: N/A
additional property: Population
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 1,426 million | Japan: 125 million
additional property: Human Development Index
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 0.786 (High) | Japan: 0.920 (Very High)
  value reference: Japan
additional property: Life Expectancy
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 77.9 years | Japan: 84.3 years
  value reference: Japan
additional property: Per Capita GDP (PPP)
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): $23,271 | Japan: $47,825
  value reference: Japan
additional property: Patent Applications Filed (2023)
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 1,900 thousand | Japan: 286 thousand
  value reference: China (People's Republic of China)
additional property: Manufacturing Share of GDP
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 29.4% | Japan: 20.1%
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 38.4 years | Japan: 49.0 years
  value reference: China (People's Republic of China)
additional property: GDP Per Capita
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): $12,556 | Japan: $33,809
  value reference: Japan
additional property: Life Expectancy at Birth
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 78.2 years | Japan: 84.5 years
  value reference: Japan
additional property: Annual Patent Filings
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 1,950 thousand | Japan: 289 thousand
  value reference: China (People's Republic of China)
additional property: Manufacturing as % of GDP
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 28.3% | Japan: 20.1%
additional property: Literacy Rate
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 97.9% | Japan: 99.8%
  value reference: Japan
additional property: Aging Population (65+)
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): 14.0% | Japan: 29.1%
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additional property: GDP
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: $4.2 Trillion
additional property: Total GDP (Nominal 2026)
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: $4.2
additional property: Total Population
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 125 million
additional property: Defence Expenditure 2024
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: €50.9 billion
additional property: Education Spending Per Capita
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: €1,047
additional property: Government Health Expenditure
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: $383,823M
additional property: Oil Import Cost Impact at $126 Brent
  type: PropertyValue
  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 1.14%
additional property: Global EV Production Market Share
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: ~15%
additional property: Cost of Living Index
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 47.5
additional property: Non-Tourist Visa Pathways
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 6 pathways
additional property: GDP Purchasing Power Ranking
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: Rank 14
additional property: Military Spending
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: ~$45 billion
additional property: Land Military Power Ranking
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: Lower ranking
additional property: Population Over 65 Years
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 28.8%
additional property: Tech Sector Salary Premium
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: Baseline (0%)
additional property: Patent Filings Per Year
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 281,113
additional property: Government Debt-to-GDP Ratio
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 264%
additional property: Total GDP (Nominal)
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: $4.2 trillion
additional property: Annual GDP Growth Rate
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 2.5%
additional property: Global Manufacturing Output Share
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 7%
additional property: Foreign Direct Investment Inflow (2024)
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  value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: $28 billion
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teaches: How to choose between China (People's Republic of China) and Japan
genre: Countries

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A Versus B
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China (People's Republic of China)
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alternate name: China People S Republic Of China
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description: World's most populous country and second-largest economy with communist one-party governance.
subject of: China vs Japan

Japan
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language: en-US
description: Insular island nation with the world's third-largest economy and leading quality of life metrics.
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China vs Japan — Structured Comparison Data
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description: Machine-readable comparison dataset for China vs Japan. Contains 75 attribute comparisons, 5 FAQ pairs.
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license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
creator: A Versus B
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China vs Japan — Attribute Category Vocabulary
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Defense
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faq
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date modified: 2026-06-22T05:37:35.216Z
author: A Versus B
publisher: A Versus B
is part of: china-vs-japan
main entity: Which country has a stronger economy?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: China has the larger overall economy at $17.9 trillion (nominal GDP) compared to Japan's $4.2 trillion, making China rank #2 globally. However, Japan's GDP per capita is 2.7x higher at $33,815 vs China's $12,556, indicating higher average individual wealth and development per person.
    language: en-US
main entity: Which country is better for manufacturing?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: China dominates for mass production and cost efficiency with the world's largest manufacturing base, competitive labor costs, and 28.3% of GDP from manufacturing. Japan specializes in precision, high-tech manufacturing (semiconductors, robotics, electronics) with superior quality control, though at higher costs.
    language: en-US
main entity: Which country invests more in innovation?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: China files 1.95 million patents annually—6.7x more than Japan's 289,000—and leads in renewable energy capacity at 1,549 GW. However, Japan's patents tend to focus on higher-value technologies like semiconductors and robotics, reflecting different innovation strategies.
    language: en-US
main entity: What are the quality of life differences?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Japan has significantly higher quality of life metrics: life expectancy of 84.6 years vs China's 78.2 years, 99.0% literacy vs 97.9%, and GDP per capita 2.7x higher. Japan also has cleaner air quality and stronger rule of law protections.
    language: en-US
main entity: Which country is facing more demographic challenges?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Japan faces severe aging with 29.1% of its population over 65, creating labor shortages and fiscal pressure on pensions. China's population is younger at 14.0% over 65, but faces its own challenges from the previous one-child policy, now reversed.
    language: en-US

How to Choose Between China (People's Republic of China) and Japan
type: HowTo
description: China is the world's second-largest economy by nominal GDP ($17.9 trillion) with 1.4 billion people, while Japan is the third-largest economy ($4.2 trillion) with 125 million people. China focuses on manufacturing and exports, whereas Japan emphasizes high-tech innovation and quality products.
language: en-US
total time: PT3M
step: Consider: GDP (Nominal)
step: Consider: Population
step: Consider: GDP Per Capita
step: Consider: Life Expectancy
step: Consider: Patent Filings (Annual)
step: Consider: Literacy Rate
step: Consider: Manufacturing Output (% of GDP)
tool: A Versus B Comparison Guide
tip: HowToTip
  text: China is the manufacturing and economic powerhouse for global production, exports, and sheer economic scale, making it essential for companies targeting mass markets and supply chains. Japan excels in quality, innovation, and living standards, ideal for those seeking cutting-edge technology, refined products, and high human development metrics. Choose China for economic growth potential and manufacturing capacity; choose Japan for advanced technology, quality assurance, and superior quality of life.

Consider: GDP (Nominal)
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position: 1
text: GDP (Nominal): China (People's Republic of China) has $17.9 trillion, while Japan has $4.2 trillion.

Consider: Population
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position: 2
text: Population: China (People's Republic of China) has 1.426 billion, while Japan has 125 million.

Consider: GDP Per Capita
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position: 3
text: GDP Per Capita: China (People's Republic of China) has $12,556, while Japan has $33,815.

Consider: Life Expectancy
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position: 4
text: Life Expectancy: China (People's Republic of China) has 78.2 years, while Japan has 84.6 years.

Consider: Patent Filings (Annual)
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position: 5
text: Patent Filings (Annual): China (People's Republic of China) has 1.95 million, while Japan has 289,000.

Consider: Literacy Rate
type: HowToStep
position: 6
text: Literacy Rate: China (People's Republic of China) has 97.9%, while Japan has 99.0%.

Consider: Manufacturing Output (% of GDP)
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position: 7
text: Manufacturing Output (% of GDP): China (People's Republic of China) has 28.3%, while Japan has 20.1%.

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claim reviewed: China vs Japan
review body: China is the world's second-largest economy by nominal GDP ($17.9 trillion) with 1.4 billion people, while Japan is the third-largest economy ($4.2 trillion) with 125 million people. China focuses on manufacturing and exports, whereas Japan emphasizes high-tech innovation and quality products.
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item reviewed: China vs Japan

Global GDP Ranking
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value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 3rd

Population Growth Rate
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: -0.5%

Average Broadband Speed
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 25.6 Mbps

5G Network Coverage
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 96.3%

Annual Vehicle Production
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 11.4 million

OLED Display Global Market Share (Leading Company)
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: Samsung 49%

Industrial Robot Density
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 515 robots per 10k workers

Gross Domestic Product (2024)
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: $4.2 trillion

Homicide Rate
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 0.3

Military Expenditure (2024)
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: $47 billion

Healthcare Cost per Capita
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: $4,849

Public Transit Ridership
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 9.8 billion

Annual International Visitor Arrivals
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 17.9 million

GDP (nominal, 2024)
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: $4.23 trillion

Unemployment Rate (2024)
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 2.5%

Annual Exports (2024)
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: $750 billion

Automotive Production (annual)
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 9.2 million

Real GDP Growth Rate
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 1.2%

Manufacturing Output
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 19%

Gross Domestic Product (Nominal)
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: $4.2 trillion

Healthcare Expenditure per Capita
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: $4,792

Unemployment Rate
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 2.5%

Median Household Income
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: $45,000

R&D Spending
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 3.6%

Global Manufacturing Share
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 3-4%

EV Production (2024)
type: PropertyValue
value: China (People's Republic of China): N/A | Japan: 9%

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Public Transit Ridership
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Infrastructure

Annual International Visitor Arrivals
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Tourism

GDP (nominal, 2024)
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Economy

Unemployment Rate (2024)
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Labor Market

Annual Exports (2024)
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Trade

Automotive Production (annual)
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Manufacturing

Real GDP Growth Rate
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Growth

Manufacturing Output
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Industry

Gross Domestic Product (Nominal)
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Economy

Healthcare Expenditure per Capita
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Healthcare

Unemployment Rate
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Employment

Median Household Income
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Economy

R&D Spending
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Innovation

Global Manufacturing Share
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Industrial Output

EV Production (2024)
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Industry