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CX Daily: China Banks Split as Margins Squeeze and Retail Risks Rise

Published: Apr. 16, 2026 9:00 a.m. GMT+8

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China’s major banks showed a mixed earnings performance in 2025, as persistent pressure on margins and rising retail credit risks underscored the sector’s ongoing structural challenges.

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