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Beijing weighs who should repay special treasury bonds

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Policymakers are still undecided over whether to have local governments share repayment responsibilities for ultra-long special treasury bonds (STBs) – a key fiscal tool for stimulating the economy.
The evidence: In a September 15 report, the legislature (NPCSC) noted:

“The management of ultra-long...