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Is Chongqing the blueprint for fiscal discipline?

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Chongqing has rolled out a document that is meant to cut ties with local government financing vehicles (LGFVs). The idea is to cut all ties in one go.

The method: Chongqing will create a shortlist of SOEs whose sole mission is to undertake public interest projects such as infrastructure and...