BEIJING -- China will ramp up fiscal efforts to aid the ailing global economy that has been buffeted by the coronavirus pandemic, setting a higher threshold for deficit spending and issuing a special type of bond last seen 13 years ago.
Leadership eyes higher deficit ratio and first special bond issuance in 13 years

The Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai. China plans even more fiscal spending to boost the economy. © Reuters
BEIJING -- China will ramp up fiscal efforts to aid the ailing global economy that has been buffeted by the coronavirus pandemic, setting a higher threshold for deficit spending and issuing a special type of bond last seen 13 years ago.