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China's new central bank governor has outlined sweeping changes aimed at reining in rising debt and financial risks but expressed confidence Beijing 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 Communist Party 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, "China is in a good position to mitigate risks.
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