BEIJING, Feb 18 (Reuters) – China’s Export-Import Bank had more than 2 trillion yuan ($289 billion) in outstanding loans supporting President Xi Jinping’s vast Belt and Road infrastructure initiative …
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China second only to US in global AI finance index, with Hong Kong third as a city hub
China rated the strongest country in converting AI capacity into production use, while Hong Kong trailed New York and London as finance hub China has emerged as the world’s second most competitive …
Comment: Beijing’s T-bond trim indicative of an eventual dollar dump
By Mark Buckton in Taipei Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a …
China expands oversight of major banks amid property sector risks
Beijing continues to impose stricter regulatory standards on major lenders, shielding the financial system from mounting strains China has expanded its list of domestic systemically important banks (D …
China January new loans jump but miss forecasts as weak demand persists
By Shi Bu and Kevin Yao BEIJING, Feb 13 (Reuters) – China’s new bank lending jumped in January from the previous month but was below expectations and far short of the record level a year…
Why China’s central bank won’t save the country from deflation
No wonder China’s authorities feel nervous. As well as hurting the banks, a weaker, more competitive dollar will curb the appeal of China’s exports, a vital source of growth. Together with cheaper …
Here’s what smart people are saying about China’s push to cut holdings of US Treasury debt
China told its banks to reduce holdings of US government debt this week, with market pros split on how the move could impact the US and Treasury markets.
China’s central bank promises financial support to boost domestic demand
China’s central bank said on Tuesday it will step up financial support to expand domestic demand and technological innovation.
China’s ‘necessary’ asset-tokenisation ban targets scams and capital flight, analysts say
Beijing’s clampdown aims to help safeguard financial security and monetary sovereignty while leaving room for regulated fintech innovation in Hong Kong With China explicitly banning onshore …
Beijing asks banks to dump US Treasuries weeks ahead of Trump’s China visit, warns of shock swings
Chinese regulators have recommended that financial institutions limit their U.S. Treasury holdings due to concerns about concentration risks and market volatility, according to Bloomberg News.
China’s January bank lending seen up on predictable monetary policies: Reuters poll
By Liz Lee BEIJING, Feb 9 (Reuters) – New loans from Chinese banks in January probably rose from the prior month to match the strong performance a year ago, a Reuters poll showed on Monday,…
China is pumping cash to fill a US$456 billion liquidity shortfall
Some of the liquidity pressure the central bank must offset stems from household behaviour Read more at The Business Times.
China Tightens Stablecoin Rules as Bessent Urges Congress to Pass CLARITY Act to Keep Crypto Lead
China has tightened its rules on yuan-backed stablecoin issuance, barring both domestic and offshore entities from issuing such a stablecoin without approval. This comes as U.S. Treasury Secretary …
