2024年，全球经济就像一场"慢走竞赛"，美国靠着庞大基数勉强领跑，中国稳扎稳打保持增长，日本、德国却在原地踏步，甚至差点"绊倒"。 可谁也没料到，这场竞赛里杀出个"黑马"，那就是美国加利福尼亚州，一个省的GDP居然冲到4.1万亿美元，硬生生把日本的4.02万亿美元甩在身后。 2025年4月23日，加州州长加文・纽森在州议会演讲时，更是直接把"加州已是全球第四大经济体"这句话挂在嘴边，底气十足。 一个州能顶190多个主权国家，它到底靠的是什么？日德这些老牌强国为啥偏偏被一个州超越？咱们中国的广东，作为"经济一哥"，又该从这场较量里看到 什么呢？ 加利福尼亚州 洛杉矶城景 2024年全球GDP榜单公布时，不少经济学家都愣了，日本的名字，居然排在了美国加州后面。 这一年，加州GDP达到4.1万亿美元，比日本全年的4.02万亿美元多出800亿，直接把这个曾经的"世界第二"挤到了第五位。 要知道，日本可不是小国家，1.25亿人口，是加州4000万人口的3倍多，工业底蕴深厚，丰田、索尼这些巨头全球知名。 可就是这样一个经济体，却被一个美国州"踩"在了脚下。 2024年加利福尼亚GDP与日本对比 | F 2024 NOM ...

Core Viewpoint - The statement by Lee Jae-myung, "South Korea can no longer rely on the U.S. for security and China for the economy," signifies a potential shift in South Korea's long-standing foreign policy, raising questions about its future alliances and economic dependencies [3][5][7]. Group 1: U.S.-South Korea Relations - Lee Jae-myung's visit to the U.S. was marked by a cold reception from Trump, indicating a lack of diplomatic warmth and setting a challenging tone for discussions [5]. - Trump’s demands for the ownership of U.S. military bases in South Korea were seen as a direct affront to South Korean sovereignty, complicating the diplomatic landscape [5][15]. - The pressure from the U.S. has forced Lee to express a willingness to adjust South Korea's strategic approach, moving away from the previous reliance on the U.S. for security [7][13]. Group 2: Economic Dependency on China - Historically, China has been a crucial economic partner for South Korea, with significant trade surpluses and cultural influence, particularly in sectors like technology and entertainment [7][9]. - Recent shifts in trade dynamics have seen South Korea's trade with China turn from a surplus to a deficit, with South Korean products losing market share in China [9][11]. - The rise of Chinese companies in key industries has intensified competition, making it increasingly difficult for South Korea to maintain its economic reliance on China [9][11]. Group 3: Future Economic Strategies - Lee's statement reflects a recognition of the changing economic landscape, where South Korea can no longer depend on China as it once did [11][13]. - Potential alternatives for economic partnerships, such as Southeast Asia and India, are limited by their smaller market sizes and the competitive presence of Chinese products [15]. - The lack of a clear economic strategy moving forward highlights South Korea's precarious position between the U.S. and China, with no immediate solutions in sight [13][15].