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Japan Falls to Third Largest Creditor Nation, Overtaken by China
Japan has slipped to the third position among the world's largest creditor economies, now behind Germany and China. This shift occurred despite Japan recording a new high in its net external assets.
25 May, 23:33 — 26 May, 03:35
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ReutersVery High77d ago
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 Slips to World’s No. 3 Creditor Behind Germany and China - Bloomberg.com
Japan Slips to World’s No. 3 Creditor Behind Germany and China Bloomberg.com
Read full article →mainichi-englishMostly Factual77d ago
Japan falls to 3rd among creditor economies, overtaken by China - 毎日新聞
Japan falls to 3rd among creditor economies, overtaken by China 毎日新聞
Read full article →japan-timesMostly Factual77d ago
Japan slips to world’s no. 3 creditor behind Germany and China
Japan's net external assets rose to an all-time high at the end of 2025, but the total was surpassed by China's, which climbed at a faster pace.
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First report: bloomberg · 25 May, 23:33|Full coverage: 4 · 4h|Window: 4h
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