With its current-account surplus averaging 5.5% of GDP in 2000-2008, China has become one of the world’s largest lenders. Despite its rapid growth and promising investment opportunities, the country has persistently been sending a significant portion of its savings overseas. &nbsp;
中国就是一个很好的例子。中国的经常账户盈余在2000－2008年间平均达到5.5%，已经成为全世界最大的贷款国之一。尽管投资机会诱人、经济也快速成长，中国却一直将很大一部分储蓄向海外输出。