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Is weak loan demand holding back the recovery?

Policymakers’ attempts to stimulate China’s economy have so far centred on increasing the amount that banks can lend. But many are concerned that weak loan demand is hampering these efforts. In this China Watch we look at these fears and ask whether weak loan demand could prompt interest rate cuts. We also preview the coming month’s data releases.

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