China’s $54bn capital boost for banks falls far short

China is giving 360 billion yuan to eight state-owned banks and insurers to strengthen their finances and support the economy. The funding is intended to improve risk management and lending capacity. The move comes as the country faces economic challenges.

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BBC News23d ago · rssChina to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy. It comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.
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