借用外债是利用外资的一项重要手段,它不仅能弥补国内资金的不足,而且可以引进国外先进技术、先进设备和管理经验,加快我国建设的步伐。改革开放以来,我国采取了积极地有计划地借用外债的方针,从1987年到1996年的十年间,我国的外债余额以每年16%的速度递增,有力地促进了我国经济建设的发展。1987-1996年全国外债余额如下: Borrowing foreign debts is an important means of utilizing foreign investment. It can not only make up for the shortage of domestic funds, but also introduce advanced foreign technologies, advanced equipment and management experience to accelerate the pace of China’s construction. Since the reform and opening up, China adopted the principle of actively and systematically borrowing foreign debts. From 1987 to 1996, China’s foreign debt balance increased at a rate of 16% per annum, effectively boosting the economic development in our country. The national foreign debt balances from 1987 to 1996 are as follows: