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Finance ministry reports progress in tackling hidden debt

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At a Friday press conference, Finance Minister Lan Fo’an discussed local governments’ progress in reducing hidden debt.
Quick refresher: "Hidden debt" refers to off-balance-sheet government liabilities raised via local government financing vehicles (LGFVs) or other state-owned firms.

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