An emerging power is considered to be rising primarily in economic power and global influence China and India are both considered members of the so called BRIC states Globalisation has provided opportunities for both China and India to grow in significance Both China and India have huge populations, which are growing in wealth and spending power Both China and India have seen an increased role in international organisations and conferences as a consequence of their growth and power whilst traditional powers such as the United States, UK, France, etc. have declined China has seen dramatic economic growth in recent years and has the second largest nominal GDP following a sustained period of double digit economic growth Whilst the BRICs are at varying stages of development and have varying degrees of potential, India and China are considered to have the potential to become superpowers Both China and India have seen tremendous economic growth based on free trade and export-led growth connected to economic globalisation Wealthier populations have created stronger internal markets and investment in infrastructure as well as the emergence of TNCs makes clear the emerging status of these countries China and India are important members of G20, India has received growing support for a permanent Security Council seat to match China, both have nuclear weapons and both have been important contributors in debate regarding global warming