日本海外净资产规模创历史新高，但失去全球最大债权国的地位

Group 1 - Japan's overseas net assets reached a record high of 533.05 trillion yen (approximately 3.7 trillion USD) by the end of 2024, marking a 13% increase from the previous year and achieving growth for the seventh consecutive year [1] - Despite this record, Germany surpassed Japan to become the world's largest creditor nation, with net foreign assets totaling 569.7 trillion yen, driven by a current account surplus of 248.7 billion euros in 2024 [1] - The rise of Germany's net assets was further amplified by a 5% increase in the euro against the yen, which affected the statistical calculations in yen terms [1] Group 2 - The depreciation of the yen has been a double-edged sword for Japan, as it has increased the value of overseas assets denominated in yen while also reflecting a lack of domestic market vitality [4][6] - Japanese companies are increasingly seeking opportunities abroad due to sluggish domestic growth, leading to capital outflows that, while boosting overseas asset figures, highlight underlying economic challenges [4] - The strong demand for overseas investments, particularly in the US and UK markets, has contributed to the growth of Japan's overseas asset scale, with significant capital flowing into sectors such as finance, insurance, and retail [6]