China: We're Number 1. We're Number 1.

Everyone knows China is the most populated country in the world, but it is also first in a number of other things as well. But how many know it is also first in gold production? Brian Wingfield at Forbes discusses this and more in an article entitled, "China is No. 1." The article and its accompanying slide show put China first in the following:

Carbon Emissions
Foreign Currency Reserves
Energy Consumption (soon)
Most Valuable Company (PetroChina)
Gold Production
Merchandise Exports (soon)
National Savings Rate (by far)

This all ought to help at your next trivia contest.