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Eurodollar University
China’s Economy is COLLAPSING, and Even the Government is Panicking
Jan 28, 2025
Chinese banks are in crisis, struggling to stabilize amidst alarming economic conditions. The government’s attempts at distraction with AI innovations fail to address the deeper issues, including troubling deflation. A property slump in Hong Kong adds to the fragility of the financial landscape. As lending slows and government measures prove ineffective, concerns grow over social stability and potential global impacts. This landscape paints a grim picture, highlighting the disconnect between official optimism and the harsh realities on the ground.
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- China's banking sector is in a severe credit crisis, exacerbated by the government's ineffective stimulus measures, leading to increased lending reluctance.
- Deflationary pressures are escalating in China's economy, prompting downgrades in inflation targets and causing hesitancy among businesses to expand or invest.
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China's Economic Downturn and Banking Crisis
China's economy is facing a significant downturn characterized by deteriorating statistics and a brewing banking crisis. Recent data revealed the manufacturing PMI decreased sharply to 49.1 in January 2025, indicating contraction and the lowest level since August previous year. Additionally, banks are grappling with balance sheet constraints due to prospective losses, which further exacerbate their reluctance to lend. This credit crisis is intertwined with the government’s inability to generate effective stimulus, leading to a downward spiral of economic activity and lending capabilities.
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