From 2000 to 2019, the United States had more Fortune 500 companies than any other country. In 2020, the U.S. was surpassed by China, where *** companies were reported, compared to *** U.S. companies. This is an impressive increase, as there were only ** Fortune 500 companies in China in 2000.Â
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