China's long-term yields sink below Japan's for first time

World's No. 2 economy shows signs of falling into deflationary spiral

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TOSHIHIRO SATO

TOKYO -- Long-term bond yields in China recently fell below Japan's for the first time, dragged to historic lows by persistent deflationary pressure and expectations of loose monetary policy as concerns mount about risks to the global economy.

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