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Local governments approach debt ceiling

China’s local government debt has continued to rise in Q1 2023. At the end of April, the debt level is closer to the ceiling set by the central government for 2023 than in the previous two years. Local governments are likely faced with a tightening budget and limited fiscal flexibility created by debt burden and debt ceiling restrictions. ​

By Experts Table.Briefings

GUANGZHOU, CHINA - MAY 30: Citizens walk on the street during high temperatures on May 30, 2023 in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province of China. Guangzhou Meteorological Observatory issued an orange alert for high temperatures on May 30. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111438993964

Summer heatwave threatens growth

After heatwaves and massive power outages in the past two years, China is about to experience another extreme summer. This does not bode well for the already slow economy.

By Jörn Petring