China approves $839 billion refinancing of local government debt
Fri, Nov 8, 2024 3:17 PM

China approves $839 billion refinancing of local government debt

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China's NPC on November 8 approved the State Council's proposal to increase local government debt limit by $839 bn. The debt swap plan is spread over three years, said Xu Hongcai, the vice chairman of the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress, and will help reduce China's interest payments by 600 bn yuan over five years, freeing up resources for development.

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