SHANGHAI -- Despite a record-low interest rate environment, Chinese banks are struggling to boost lending as they confront the country's trade war with the U.S. and other hurdles.
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The People's Bank of China in Beijing. China cuts rates on Tuesday, the first time since October, with the aim to boost consumption and loan growth in a weakening economy. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
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