Discover the most populous countries in the Global South

Discover the most populous countries in the Global South

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China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country.
Capital:
Beijing
Official language:
Standard Chinese (Mandarin)
Population:
1.41 billion (2023)
Discover the most populous countries in the Global South

Discover the most populous countries in the Global South
Global South Roundup: Ramaphosa re-elected, 3D-printed rocket engine, march against abortion ban

Global South Roundup: Ramaphosa re-elected, 3D-printed rocket engine, march against abortion ban
Singapore is the next gold market leader, World Gold Council projects

Singapore is the next gold market leader, World Gold Council projects
Asia's 8 top travel destinations for leisure

Asia's 8 top travel destinations for leisure
Why more Chinese students are writing ‘world’s toughest college entrance exams’

Why more Chinese students are writing ‘world’s toughest college entrance exams’
China transfers control of key Belt and Road railways to three African nations

China transfers control of key Belt and Road railways to three African nations
China's lunar mission journeys back to Earth with first-ever samples from moon's far side

China's lunar mission journeys back to Earth with first-ever samples from moon's far side
China embarks on world's second landing on moon's far side: summary

China embarks on world's second landing on moon's far side: summary
Philippines moves to sue China over destructive activities in West Philippine Sea

Philippines moves to sue China over destructive activities in West Philippine Sea
Arab nations join China in Beijing for landmark cooperation conference

Arab nations join China in Beijing for landmark cooperation conference
Philippines Roundup: Medical Act, Miss Universe Philippines, defense deal

Philippines Roundup: Medical Act, Miss Universe Philippines, defense deal
French, Chinese, Russian firms compete to build Ghana's first nuclear power plant: summary

French, Chinese, Russian firms compete to build Ghana's first nuclear power plant: summary
Kenya secures Chinese funding for crucial railway extension to Uganda

Kenya secures Chinese funding for crucial railway extension to Uganda
World economy projected to grow by 2.7% in 2024

World economy projected to grow by 2.7% in 2024
Are we heading toward World War III?

Are we heading toward World War III?
China Roundup: Ambassador to UK summoned, AI talks with US, Putin’s state visit

China Roundup: Ambassador to UK summoned, AI talks with US, Putin’s state visit
Pakistan's inaugural lunar orbiter transmits first images of sun and moon
Pakistan's inaugural lunar orbiter transmits first images of sun and moon
What a TikTok ban would mean for Americans

What a TikTok ban would mean for Americans
Philippines Roundup: China-Philippines tensions, U.S. mining collaboration, Coast Guard vessel

Philippines Roundup: China-Philippines tensions, U.S. mining collaboration, Coast Guard vessel
Niger enters African oil club with historic first export to China

Niger enters African oil club with historic first export to China
DR Congo Roundup: $7 billion investments, flight suspension, M23 rebels

DR Congo Roundup: $7 billion investments, flight suspension, M23 rebels
African nations favour China over US amid shift in continental dynamics

African nations favour China over US amid shift in continental dynamics
Currency concerns mount as dollar strength rattles global markets

Currency concerns mount as dollar strength rattles global markets
China Roundup: Unicorn enterprises, Fitch Ratings downgrade, Russian ties

China Roundup: Unicorn enterprises, Fitch Ratings downgrade, Russian ties
West Africa worst affected by disinformation campaigns in 2023, report says

West Africa worst affected by disinformation campaigns in 2023, report says
Chinese workers in Africa consistently declined since 2015, IMF paper says

Chinese workers in Africa consistently declined since 2015, IMF paper says
China proposes $1 billion investment in Tanzania-Zambia mineral route

China proposes $1 billion investment in Tanzania-Zambia mineral route
African leaders celebrate Chinese New Year

African leaders celebrate Chinese New Year
U.S. sanctions on Iran and Russia are an advantage to China, energy expert says

U.S. sanctions on Iran and Russia are an advantage to China, energy expert says
HRW reports forced labour in Chinese car manufacturing industry: summary

HRW reports forced labour in Chinese car manufacturing industry: summary
Why world giants are eyeing the moon

Why world giants are eyeing the moon
China to surpass 2030 renewable energy targets in 2024

China to surpass 2030 renewable energy targets in 2024
Dominican Republic Roundup: Four-day workweek, elections, China, France, metro, abortion arrest

Dominican Republic Roundup: Four-day workweek, elections, China, France, metro, abortion arrest
Cross-strait relations: Tensions between Taiwan and China

Cross-strait relations: Tensions between Taiwan and China
World’s largest wind farm begins operation in China
World’s largest wind farm begins operation in China
Madagascar Roundup: $45m Madagascar airline support, $2.3m public fund embezzlement, insecurity
Madagascar Roundup: $45m Madagascar airline support, $2.3m public fund embezzlement, insecurity
Nicaragua Roundup: Red Cross, diplomacy, China, Argentina, UN, crime

Nicaragua Roundup: Red Cross, diplomacy, China, Argentina, UN, crime
Russia and China abandon the US dollar in their trade transactions

Russia and China abandon the US dollar in their trade transactions
China-Saudi investment conference sees $27 bn contracts secured

China-Saudi investment conference sees $27 bn contracts secured
China debt trap mantra ‘nonsense’ - Chinese ambassador to Zimbabwe

China debt trap mantra ‘nonsense’ - Chinese ambassador to Zimbabwe
Taiwan election nears amid China threat

Taiwan election nears amid China threat
Taiwan Roundup: Chinese bribe, malaria death, minimum wage

Taiwan Roundup: Chinese bribe, malaria death, minimum wage
How Taliban earns $600,000 per day in northern Afghanistan

How Taliban earns $600,000 per day in northern Afghanistan
China intensifies efforts to influence Taiwan's presidential election, urges discretion, effectiveness

China intensifies efforts to influence Taiwan's presidential election, urges discretion, effectiveness
China's Central Asia Oil and Gas Company boosts Afghanistan's oil output fourfold with new wells in Xinjiang

China's Central Asia Oil and Gas Company boosts Afghanistan's oil output fourfold with new wells in Xinjiang
U.S. lawmakers seek to block Chinese purchase of Iranian oil, citing funding for alleged terrorist operations

U.S. lawmakers seek to block Chinese purchase of Iranian oil, citing funding for alleged terrorist operations
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil
‘Victory is within reach’ - Ahmad Tibi vows to bring down Netanyahu's government

‘Victory is within reach’ - Ahmad Tibi vows to bring down Netanyahu's government
‘Is that fair?’ - Putin challenges EU over green energy demands on developing nations

‘Is that fair?’ - Putin challenges EU over green energy demands on developing nations
‘Who will take responsibility?’ - October 7 families confront Netanyahu on Israel election day

‘Who will take responsibility?’ - October 7 families confront Netanyahu on Israel election day
‘Politics is not a show’ - Delcy Rodriguez slams Maria Corina Machado's return

‘Politics is not a show’ - Delcy Rodriguez slams Maria Corina Machado's return
Serbia election 2026: Student-led opposition secures parliamentary majority, defeats Vučić’s coalition

Serbia election 2026: Student-led opposition secures parliamentary majority, defeats Vučić’s coalition
Serbia election 2026: Student-led movement wins parliamentary majority, ending Vučić's grip on power

Serbia election 2026: Student-led movement wins parliamentary majority, ending Vučić's grip on power
Brazil election 2026: Lula overturns Flávio Bolsonaro's lead in more than 200 municipalities to win presidency

Brazil election 2026: Lula overturns Flávio Bolsonaro's lead in more than 200 municipalities to win presidency
Brazil election 2026 results: Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of vote to secure fourth term

Brazil election 2026 results: Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of vote to secure fourth term
China congratulates Lula on narrow Brazil election victory, pledges stronger ties

China congratulates Lula on narrow Brazil election victory, pledges stronger ties
Can Indonesia be Asia’s next EV powerhouse?

Can Indonesia be Asia’s next EV powerhouse?