Saul Goodman1

The United States and China are the world’s two largest economies, each home to corporate giants that shape global markets. Market capitalization — the total value of a company’s outstanding shares — offers a clear snapshot of their scale and economic influence.


As of the latest data, the combined market value of the top 10 U.S. companies stands at approximately $20.4 trillion, while the top 10 Chinese companies are collectively worth around $2.6 trillion. This means that America’s corporate leaders are nearly eight times more valuable than China’s largest firms.


Notably, Eli Lilly, the tenth-largest U.S. company, with a valuation of roughly $740 billion, surpasses Tencent, China’s largest company, valued at around $635 billion.



Top 10 U.S. Companies by Market Capitalization


Apple ($3.21 trillion) — The world’s most valuable company, driven by strong demand for its hardware ecosystem and expanding services portfolio.
Nvidia ($2.91 trillion) — The global leader in graphics and AI processing chips, powering advancements in gaming, cloud, and artificial intelligence.
Microsoft ($2.88 trillion) — A software and cloud powerhouse, with major investments in AI and enterprise solutions through Azure and Copilot.
Amazon ($2.07 trillion) — The leading e-commerce and cloud computing company, with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its key growth engine.
Alphabet ($2.01 trillion) — Google’s parent company, dominating search, online advertising, and video through YouTube while expanding into AI and autonomous driving.
Meta ($1.53 trillion) — The owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, investing heavily in AI and virtual reality.
Berkshire Hathaway ($1.12 trillion) — A diversified investment conglomerate with holdings across insurance, energy, transportation, and consumer sectors.
Broadcom ($914.5 billion) — A key semiconductor producer supporting global 5G, data center, and AI infrastructure.
Tesla ($765.6 billion) — The leading electric vehicle manufacturer and renewable energy innovator.
Eli Lilly ($740.8 billion) — A global pharmaceutical leader focusing on treatments for diabetes, obesity, and oncology.

Top 10 Chinese Companies by Market Capitalization


Tencent ($634.8 billion) — China’s digital ecosystem leader, spanning social media, gaming, and payments through WeChat and WeChat Pay.
Alibaba ($350.5 billion) — A dominant e-commerce and cloud platform, driving digital transformation across China.
ICBC ($319.1 billion) — The world’s largest bank by assets, central to China’s financial infrastructure.
Kweichow Moutai ($282.2 billion) — The country’s most valuable consumer brand, producing premium baijiu liquor.
Agricultural Bank of China ($241.0 billion) — A major state-owned bank supporting rural and agricultural development.
China Mobile ($238.8 billion) — China’s largest telecom provider, leading in 5G and internet services.
China Construction Bank ($222.7 billion) — A key player in housing, infrastructure, and international trade finance.
Bank of China ($206.3 billion) — A globally active state-owned bank financing the Belt and Road Initiative.
PetroChina ($196.1 billion) — A leading oil and gas producer supplying China’s growing energy needs.
Xiaomi ($180.2 billion) — A major technology firm producing smartphones and smart home devices.




Comparative Insights


Scale Advantage: The top 10 U.S. companies collectively represent nearly $20 trillion more in market value than their Chinese counterparts.
Sector Focus:
U.S. leaders dominate in technology, AI, and cloud computing.
Chinese leaders are concentrated in banking, telecommunications, and consumer goods.
Global Influence: U.S. firms continue to set trends in digital transformation and innovation, while Chinese companies play a pivotal role in regional infrastructure, finance, and consumer markets.
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