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Fact Box: Five Key Elements of Xiongan New Area
Economic zone 100 km south of Beijing to take over city's ‘noncapital functions’
China’s December Credit Growth Beats Expectations on Strong Corporate Borrowing
Banks extended more loans than forecast in December as corporate demand picked up; household lending remains in retreat
China Central Bank Net Bought 120 Billion Yuan of Sovereign Bonds in 2025
Move followed a resumption of bond trading as authorities sought to manage liquidity and market yields
China Announces First Monetary Easing of 2026
Central bank announces cuts to structural policy rates and launches 1 trillion yuan relending facility for private firms
CX Daily: China’s Record Trade Surplus Spurs Reckoning for Yuan
While a stronger Chinese currency could cool trade frictions and boost consumer buying power, economists argue the real economic fix lies in a much harder task
PBOC Signals Continued Easing in 2026, Eyes Non-Bank Stability Tools
Central bank prioritizes low financing costs and introduces new liquidity safety nets for non-bank institutions
Opinion: The Economic Logic Behind China’s Credit Amnesty
The central bank is wiping the slate clean for defaults under 10,000 yuan, betting that rehabilitating borrowers will revive domestic demand
China to Allow Interest on Digital Yuan in Major Overhaul
The new framework will allow banks to bring digital yuan balances onto their balance sheets and cover them with deposit insurance from 2026
CX Daily: ByteDance Riles Smartphone Ecosystem With AI Pitch
TikTok parent riles up the mobile industry after unveiling a ZTE smartphone featuring a virtual assistant with way too much access
Commentary: The Mighty Yuan Makes a Comeback
A weaker dollar and a hot stock market are driving the currency’s rally. But what matters for exports is not the dollar rate, but the yuan’s value against all trading partners
PBOC Vows to Optimize Policy Timing While Keeping Loose Stance
Central bank emphasizes cross-cyclical adjustments and monitoring of long-term yields amid mixed economic signals
Commentary: The ‘Settlement Rush’ Isn't Driving the Yuan’s Rally
With settlement ratios actually falling, the yuan's recent rally has been driven by PBOC policy and a dipping dollar — not a rush to convert export earnings
China to Clear Small Overdue Personal Debts From Credit Records
Move allows borrowers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic to repair credit records if debts are repaid by March 2026
China’s Crackdown on High-Cost Lending Draws In U.S.-Listed Chinese Firms
Regulators move to cap rates for microloan and consumer finance companies as Beijing seeks to curb predatory lending
IMF Opens Shanghai Center to Deepen Asia-Pacific Ties
The new hub will serve as a policy research platform, focusing on emerging markets and regional stability
Opinion: China Fortifies Its ‘Firewall’ Against Crypto
Beijing’s permanent war on virtual currencies isn’t just about financial risk. It’s a campaign to protect the public’s savings by rooting out money laundering, capital flight and fraud
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