China to issue $850 billion in bonds to revive stock market

China to issue $850 billion in bonds to revive stock market

Kyiv  •  UNN

October 15 2024, 01:08 PM  •  5170 views

China may raise $850 billion from special treasury bonds over three years. The funds will be used to stimulate the economy and help local governments with their debts.

China may raise an additional 6 trillion yuan ($850 billion) from special treasury bonds over three years to stimulate the economy.

Written by UNN with a link to Reuters.

China may raise $850 billion in new debt within three years. This is stated in a report by Caixin Global, which cites knowledgeable sources.

The funds will be partially used to help local governments ease the burden of off-balance sheet debt.

On Saturday, Finance Minister Lan Foan hinted that the central government has the ability to increase borrowing. But the official did not specify the main figure.

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Last month, Reuters reported that China plans to issue special sovereign bonds worth about 2 trillion yuan ($285 billion) in 2024 as part of a new fiscal stimulus.

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