In this paper we evaluate the current account patterns of China and Germany. We point out that China's current account … surplus as a share of global GDP in recent years resembles that of Germany's. Yet, an important difference is that the Euro … block's current account inclusive of Germany, has overall been balanced, whereas emerging Asia's current account inclusive …

In this paper we evaluate the current account patterns of China and Germany. We point out that China's current account … surplus as a share of global GDP in recent years resembles that of Germany’s. Yet, an important difference is that the Euro … block’s current account inclusive of Germany, has overall been balanced, whereas emerging Asia's current account inclusive …