In 2007, Japan reported that its overseas assets totalled more than $4.6 trillion. This implies that Japan

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Japan's overseas assets exceeding $4.6 trillion indicates that it is a creditor nation, meaning it has investments and assets abroad that exceed the investments and assets held by other countries in Japan. This suggests that Japan has a current account surplus and is likely receiving income from its overseas investments, rather than being a debtor nation that owes more to foreign countries than it holds in assets. The information provided does not give any indication of a capital account deficit, so option D can be ruled out.

In 2007, Japan Reported That Its Overseas Assets Totalled More