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Trade war hits Chinese offshore issuance: Dealogic

Issuance of US dollar bonds out of China declined after the US threatened more tariffs on Chinese goods. But investors are pinning their hopes on upcoming talks between US president Donald Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping.

June 20, 2019

SriLankan Airlines' bond plans June take-off

Even though it will be guaranteed by the government, the crucial question for investors will be how much SriLankan Airlines will need to pay over the sovereign to get its bond away.

June 19, 2019

Local Chinese state firms to stand on their own feet

In a move to curb local government debt, regional governments will no longer guarantee the offshore bonds of local Chinese state firms.

June 17, 2019

Strong demand for Power Construction Corp bonds

Neither debt challenges nor international criticism dampened investor enthusiasm for Power Construction Corporation of China's 3-year and perpetual paper.

June 14, 2019

How China is seen increasingly shaping Asian bond markets

There are caveats though: the Sino-US trade war and the fact the renminbi is not yet fully convertible.

June 14, 2019

Credit risks hang over Hainan Airlines

After its defaults last year, creditors could call in $12 billion of debt from Hainan Airlines, the prize asset of Chinese conglomerate HNA Group.

June 12, 2019

China uses special bonds to lure foreign investors

As the Sino-US trade war slows down GDP growth, Beijing is reforming its state infrastructure bonds to stimulate both international demand and infrastructure investment.

June 11, 2019

Buyers' market for Chinese NPLs created by tighter credit

Stricter credit requirements, the Sino-US trade war and defaults are creating a bonanza of Chinese non-performing loans for foreign investors.

June 05, 2019

Beijing's $14.5b liquidity plan to avoid Baoshang bashing

To keep debt markets stable and defaults under control, the Chinese government is injecting money to help support small and medium-sized banks

June 03, 2019

Foreign funds prod China to reform bond market

The inflow of foreign funds into China's bond market is encouraging it to evolve so that it aligns more closely with international norms.

May 31, 2019