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The PBOC's unexpected move on Tuesday comes as data for July showed weak retail sales and industrial growth. Analysts say more support is urgently needed to avoid a 'downward spiral'
China's State Council’s guidelines include intellectual property rights protections and temporary tax breaks
Property developer Country Garden’s troubles saw its bonds suspended and shares crash with investors unnerved by the threat of contagion
The Bank of Japan has stuck to its ultra-loose monetary policy as global central banks have hiked interest rates, making returns in other countries look more attractive
Shares of China's biggest private developer tumble by 18% on Monday after trading was suspended in 11 onshore bonds issued by the group
With its regional governments facing unprecedented debt woes, economists say Beijing has realised it needs to urgently throw cash at the problem
Reports that China's third biggest developer is considering a debt restructuring, coupled with a warning that it might report up to $7.6 billion in losses for the first half, spooked investors
Chinese banks extended 346 billion yuan (nearly $48bn) of new loans in July, far short of forecasts, while floods have damaged crops in a key grain belt
China’s economy continues to struggle and investors remained unconvinced by Beijing’s latest support measures
The progress made on reducing emissions intensity could help India avert pressure by developed nations to stop using coal, officials said
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