Fact-check · Sep 3, 2026 · JD Vance
“China produces three times as much power as The United States Of America”
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What the record shows
China generated ~10,087 TWh in 2024 vs US ~4,635 TWh (2.18x ratio). If speaker meant installed capacity: China ~3.89 TW vs US ~1.25 TW (3.1x ratio). Actual generation is roughly 2.2x, not 3x.
Sources
From: WATCH LIVE: JD Vance leads White House press briefing
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