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Tightened regulatory scrutiny slows SPB issuance

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Regulators have tightened scrutiny of projects being funded by special purpose bonds (SPBs), resulting in a slowdown of new issuance (Yicai). ICYDK: SPBs are a key vehicle for local government infrastructure investment.

In both 2026 and 2025, the annual quota for new SPBs was RMB 4.4 trillion. As o...