Today, its dependency ratio hovers around 40 per cent.

如今，中国的抚养比率徘徊在40%左右。

That matters, because a higher dependency ratio means a lower growth potential.

这一点是很重要，因为一个高的抚养比率意味着增长的潜力较低。

On one hand, a low dependency ratio can generate more output and hence export more.

一方面，低抚养比会造成更多的产出，从而增加出口。

As a result its "dependency ratio" -the proportion of dependents to people at work-is low.

结果导致了很低的“赡养比率”- - -待赡养人数占在岗工人数的比率。

On the other hand, a low dependency ratio can induce more labor income and hence import more.

另一方面，它也会使得劳动力收入更高，从而增加进口。