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China's new central banker pledges to rein in financial risk

AP  |  Beijing 

China's new central governor has outlined sweeping changes aimed at reining in rising debt and financial risks but expressed confidence can prevent potential dangers.

Speaking at an economic conference, Yi Gang said today high debt for state-owned companies, local governments and households are "still a challenge."

The ruling has declared controlling financial risk a priority following a run-up in debt that prompted global rating agencies last year to cut Beijing's credit rating.

Yi says regulators will roll out changes to enforce financial discipline on state companies and tighten oversight of financial institutions.

Still, he says, given Beijing's experience and resources, "is in a good position to mitigate risks.

(This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

First Published: Sun, March 25 2018. 15:15 IST
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