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China’s trillion dollar dilemma

As both the US and China reignite trade tensions amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Beijing is unlikely to aggressively dump its US treasuries because it would prove counterproductive.

May 13, 2020

Why virtual roadshows are here to stay

The Covid-19 pandemic has kept bankers off planes, but even when distancing measures ease, roadshows are likely to remain virtual for many issuers.

April 28, 2020

SURVEY: We want more Chinese debt, investors demand

Fixed income investors are keen to increase their exposure to onshore Chinese corporate bonds, exclusive research reveals.

October 15, 2019

ICBC’s debut GBA green bond shows regional aspirations

China's largest lender has sold the first green bond dedicated to green development in the Greater Bay Area. Similar bonds are expected in the future.

September 10, 2019

China’s domestic spending plans underpin LGFVs and property developers’ credit story

In a bid to boost China's economy, the government has rembraced the investment-driven growth model. Lianhe Global lays out what this means for the country's property sector and LGFVs.

By Lianhe Global

How GLP used Panda bonds and courted investors to cut debt

Raising funds while paying off debt after a take-private buyout is no mean feat. GLP global treasurer Edwin Tey explains how he managed to pull it off.

September 02, 2019

New Rules to Limit Chinese Corporates and LGFVs' Offshore Issuance

In a bid to contain systemic risk, China’s NDRC restricted the use of proceeds from newly raised debt. Companies without outstanding debt will be effectively barred from accessing the offshore market.

By Fitch Ratings

Baoshang Bank rescue attracts investors to China debt

Beijing's rescue of the collapsed Baoshang Bank has led some investors to seek out bond investments, relying on the implicit desire of the government to prevent a credit crisis.

July 02, 2019

Asian G3 credit: further to run, but volatility on the way

Hayden Briscoe, head of Asian fixed income at UBS, explains why Asian bond markets have rallied so strongly and why he believes that China needs to bring back its shadow banking sector.

May 14, 2019