China Launches $839 Billion Debt Swap to Boost Economy

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China Launches $839 Billion Debt Swap to Boost Economy
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China has announced a $1.4 trillion debt swap program to help local governments refinance their debt, raising the debt ceiling to 35.52 trillion yuan and allowing the issuance of additional special bonds. This move aims to support the slowing economy amid new risks, including the reelection of Donald Trump.

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