Chinese local governments rely more on bonds amid virus outbreak
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Local government bond issuance in China had a record start in 2020, until the Covid-19 outbreak put a dent in the pace of deals. While new transactions announced by a number of provinces this week have signalled a revival, bond issuance alone may not be enough to fill a gap in governments’ funding needs. Addison Gong reports.
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