Moody’s: China's capacity to manage rising public debt will shape credit profile

Moody’s Investors Service assesses the credit profile of the Chinese economy, in its latest report published Friday.

Key quotes

“China's capacity to manage rising public debt will shape credit profile.”

“China's overall public sector debt burden will rise substantially, its total pandemic-linked stimulus is in line with other sovereigns. “

“China's spending appears more targeted than at the time of the global financial crisis and could support productivity increases.”

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