Nation to become net capital exporter

Outflow lets country play role in global restructuring, think tank says

China is poised to become a net capital exporter for the first time, with total overseas direct investment exceeding foreign direct investment by the end of the year, the head of a top Chinese think tank said at a forum on Sunday.

"China is transforming from a major commodity exporter to a capital exporter," said Zeng Peiyan, chairman of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges.