Everything you need to know about the Chinese economy

China is expected to overtake the US as the world's largest economy by 2026. While there is significant work ahead as the country rebalances to a consumer driven model, the economic power of this Asian giant means this transition may warrant investors' attention. 

Here are the key numbers you need to know:

_{Sources: 1. Trading Economics  2. CIA World Factbook, July 2016  3. The World Bank, World DataBank 4. The World Bank, World Integrated Trade Solution database   5. United Nations Conference on Trade And Development, World Investment Report 2016  6. Bloomberg, October 2016  7. World Federation of Exchanges}

If you're looking to access the Chinese market, consider the iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI), or broaden your search to other countries.

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