Why China's 1 trillion yuan debt plan isn't necessarily such a big deal
Publishing timestamp: 2023-10-25 00:13:18
Summary
The Chinese authorities have announced a change to the national budget, along with the issuance of 1 trillion yuan in government bonds. The funds will be focused on the reconstruction of areas affected by natural disasters and for catastrophe prevention. Experts have varying opinions on the economic impact of this move, with some seeing it as a positive surprise and others downplaying its significance. The Hang Seng Index and major mainland China stock indexes have risen in response. The article also discusses China's property slump, local government finances, and the potential impact on GDP growth.
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