5 Most Powerful Asian Countries in 2024

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1. China

Economic Strength Rank: 1

Military Strength Rank: 1

Political Power Rank: 2

Cultural Influence Rank: 4

Weighted-Average Ranking: 0.36

China is the most powerful country in Asia, with a GDP of $17.7 trillion – the second largest economy in the world after the United States. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, China will be the world’s largest economy and alone make up for 20% of the world’s GDP by 2050. Militarily too, it is fast catching up to the US in terms of technological capabilities. Currently, it is the second most politically influential country in Asia, and ranks fourth in the continent for cultural influence. 

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