A Superpower is an internationally influential country that is economically stable, advance militarily and can keep up with global affairs. The People’s Republic of China is a superpower because it has fulfilled these criteria’s. China has recently just held the Beijing Olympics and it was declared a “Truly Exceptional Games” by Jacques Rogue the president of the IOC. The country is now ranked as the number one largest armed forces in the world, therefore China’s position has led it to become a world power.
Firstly, China has a wide variety of resources. It has an area of 9.5 million km² and is the fourth largest country in the world. With so much land they have access to raw materials, as well as room for living, agricultural farming, and industries, all of these factors contribute to China being a world power. China dominates 19.72% of the world’s population. The total population is 1,326,220,000 and it ranks in first place therefore it increases its influential power. The country has a leading position in the World Trade Organization. Consequently, China connects strongly with many countries in trading. It is also a permanent member of the UN Security Council which has a power to deny or agree to any resolution. The country has just held the 29th Olympic games, in the making of it China spent 42 billion USD and it is the most expensive games ever yet. This proves China’s wealth and contribution to international events.