China Now Second Biggest Economy

American Voices • Economy • ISSUE 46•33 • Aug 18, 2010

With a $1.337 trillion gross domestic product last quarter, China surpassed Japan as the world's second largest economy. What do you think?

“Well, that'll change once the Japanese industrial war machine gets back up and running." ”
Kelly Stevenson –
Hydrostatic Tester
“I had no idea China was doing so well. Last I checked they were still on their heels following the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion in 1901." ”
Sam Field –
Systems Analyst
“Which one is China again?”
John Koch –
Veneer Grader

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