HONG KONG -- China's central bank on Thursday unexpectedly reduced the rate at which it lends to financial institutions, marking the first such cut in nearly a year as Beijing attempts to spur sluggish economic growth.
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The Central Business District in Beijing. China's central bank has lowered the rate at which it lends to financial institutions. © Reuters
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