This is not vastly out of line with other developing countries but it does underscore the need for a ready supply of inflation-beating assets in which pension funds and individuals can invest.

• 与其它发展中国家相比，这个水平不是很离谱，但这一数字确实突出表明，中国需要可供养老金基金和个人投资的现成资产，这种资产应能抵御通货膨胀。