China bank lending ekes out small increase amid stalled spending
- Posted on September 15, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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China's banking sector shows modest recovery as new loan issuance stabilizes following the previous month's contraction. However, credit expansion remains disappointingly weak, constrained by persistent headwinds in the real estate market and subdued consumer spending. Rising deposit levels suggest limited loan demand, indicating structural challenges in economic activity that monetary easing alone cannot easily resolve.
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