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Onshore China media reports flag that China may issue special sovereign bonds to boost the economic outlook. This comes after fresh fiscal stimulus measures were announced overnight following a meeting of China's State Council. The measures look targeted and are aimed at stabilized the economy.

  • The China Sec Journal quoted onshore analysts as stating special bonds may need to be issued in H222 to maintain fiscal spending.
  • A potential fiscal shortfall of 700bn-1.8 trillion yuan this year was also quoted as necessitating special sovereign bond issuance.
  • This comes after the authorities also announced a host of fresh fiscal measures following a State Council meeting yesterday. Among the measures announced were tax credit rebates and fresh tax cuts of 140bn yuan, while passenger car taxes will be cut by 60bn yuan.
  • The tax cuts represent a small percentage in terms of GDP (around 0.1% according to Bloomberg), but the State Council meeting stated the measures were designed to stabilize the economy.
  • There was also discussion of new projects to be launched in infrastructure, particularly in water, transport and energy.
  • Boosting loans to SMEs is also in focus, with the quota for loans to the sector to be doubled.

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