China Reveals $1.4 Trillion Plan to Bail Out Local Governments
The Chinese government on Friday approved a $1.4 trillion plan to revive the economy, authorizing local governments to refinance crushing debts that have left some cities unable to pay their bills. The move caps a series of steps that China’s leaders started rolling out in September to stimulate growth.
China just announced a $1.4 trillion plan to rescue its local governments
Friday's announcement is the latest in a string of stimulus measures China has taken to turn around its ailing economy.
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China top legislative body approved a bill on Friday to allow local governments to issue 6 trillion yuan ($838.8 billion) in bonds to swap for off-balance sheet or "hidden" debt over three years, as policymakers sought to spur the sluggish economy.
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Beijing is attempting to shore up support for a slowing Chinese economy that is facing new threats of tariff curbs after the re-election of Donald Trump as the US President.
China announces $1.4 trillion local government debt swap, bonds package
China Friday announced a $1.4 trillion economic stimulus that includes a three-year local government re-finance plan for what was described as hidden debt. But it fell short of what many investors believe is needed.
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China kicked off a fresh round of fiscal support on Friday for its sputtering economy with a package that eases debt repayment strains for local governments, with Finance Minister Lan Foan signalling further stimulus in the pipeline.
China allocates billions to local governments to tackle hidden debt issues
NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer in Beijing explains why China needs to revive its economy and prepare for a Trump administration.
China unveils $1.4 trillion package to address local government debt issues.
CNBC's Eunice Yoon joins 'The Exchange' to report on China's new debt package and the possibility for more stimulus in the future.
China raises local government debt ceilings to revive economy
SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China top legislative body approved a bill on Friday to allow local governments to issue 6 trillion yuan ($838.8 billion) in bonds to swap for off-balance sheet or "hidden" debt over three years,
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