Loans

The company said it was surprised at the loan given to Airbus

The pickup comes as high bond yields make market funding less attractive

As many as one in ten Chinese adults fell behind on debt payments in 2025

The Middle East conflict has delayed investment and deal-making in the region

Such moves allow banks to manage default risk on loan books, boost solvency ratios, free up regulatory capital

The move marks the first time a major state-owned lender has been explicitly called out for tax evasion in recent years

Overseas lenders have made US$5.6 billion worth of purchases in the financial year ended March 2026

Dividend recapitalisations are gaining traction as investors seek any kind of debt offering a floating rate

The debt overhang is undermining national efforts to boost domestic consumption, with Chinese banks extending fewer new loans