That's right, the economic scale of the Far East Empire, when viewed globally, is only surpassed by the United States and England, positioning it as large but not strong.
This can be glimpsed from military spending, as the size of the Far East Imperial Navy is notable worldwide, and this is achieved despite its weak industrial foundation.
Therefore, the population advantage is vividly reflected in the Far East Empire. Even if East Africa is formidable, it is impossible for a ratio of one to seven; in 1890, the Far East Empire's population was seven times that of East Africa. The industrial level of East Africa is generally weak, although stronger than the Far East Empire, still limited. Therefore, the Far East Empire remains economically stronger than East Africa.
However, East Africa's population growth is rapid, and coupled with the accelerated industrial process, it is expected that the positions between the two may switch within a few years.
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