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More localities issue debt to fund venture investments
More local governments are issuing special-purpose bonds (SPBs) to support venture capital (VC). The latest: The Guangzhou municipal government recently disclosed it will inject RMB 2 billion in SPB funds into its government guidance fund (GGF). Earlier this month, the… Read More »

NEV exports hold strong amid global uncertainty
China's new energy vehicle (NEV) passenger car exports hit a record high in July. Per the China Passenger Car Association's (CPCA) July data, across the month, China exported: About 213,000 NEVs, up nearly 132% y/y and marking a record high… Read More »

“Involution-style competition” crackdown drives courier price hikes
Beijing’s bid to clamp down on “involution-style competition” and price wars is yielding results in the courier industry. On Wednesday, Caixin reported that shipping fees in the sector have risen this month. Some context: In July, the State Post Bureau launched a campaign… Read More »