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More news - Recent news As China continues to invest heavily in infrastructure projects, a looming debt crisis at the local government level threatens to undermine the nation’s economic growth. Despite Beijing’s efforts to curb risky financing, local governments are struggling under the weight of mounting debt, raising concerns about their ability to sustain economic development. These local governments, often dependent on land sales for revenue, have turned to off-balance-sheet borrowing through financial vehicles to finance ambitious infrastructure projects. This opaque financing has obscured the true extent of their debt, creating hidden risk within China’s economy. The slowdown in China's…

Related media - News 24 hours China's recent move to boost domestic consumption through a series of trade incentives aimed at promoting product exchange has shown limited initial results. This strategy, part of a broader economic policy, seeks to encourage consumers to exchange goods in an effort to stimulate market activity and support economic growth. The policy, which was launched amid concerns about slowing economic momentum, focuses on increasing consumer spending by making it more attractive for individuals to trade in their used items for new ones. Despite the anticipation surrounding the initiative, the anticipated increase in consumer participation has…