Japan slips to third-largest creditor behind China despite record net external assets - Reuters
Japan slips to third-largest creditor behind China despite record net external assets Reuters
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Japan's net external assets rose to a record ¥561.75 trillion in 2025, but it fell behind China to become the world's third-largest creditor nation.
Despite record net external assets, Japan was overtaken by China, ranking third behind Germany and China as the world's largest creditor nation in 2025.
Japan's net external assets reached a record ¥561.75 trillion in 2025, but it fell to third place globally, behind Germany and China.
Despite record net external assets, Japan was overtaken by China, ranking third behind Germany and China as the world's largest creditor nation in 2025.
Japan's net external assets increased to ¥561.75 trillion in 2025, but it fell to third place globally, behind Germany and China.
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