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Local governments pressure banks to lower interest rates on hidden debts

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Local governments are leaning on banks to reduce interest rates on hidden debt. On May 24, the Economic Observer published an interview with an unnamed official from a southern city, who said numerous local governments are struggling to service their hidden debts. ICYDK: Hidden debts refer to off-ba...