Beijing government repays bond 17 years early to save on interest

City cut interest costs by 70% in 2023 by paying off debt before maturity

20240126 Caixin Beijing

Construction is seen in Beijing City Sub-center in Tongzhou.

CHENG SIWEI and DENISE JIA, Caixin

The Beijing municipal government is experimenting with a program to repay its special-purpose bonds early to save on interest charges.

The city government said that it has saved more than 70% on interest costs through early repayment of special-purpose bonds in 2023, according to a draft budget.

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