China's debt-to-GDP ratio climbed to a new record high in 2023 despite the slow pace of borrowing, reflecting the economy's weakening growth, a new report from a state-backed think tank shows.
Macro leverage ratio rises 13.5 percentage points from year earlier

China’s real GDP growth, which is adjusted for inflation, beat the government’s target to grow at 5.2% in 2023
China's debt-to-GDP ratio climbed to a new record high in 2023 despite the slow pace of borrowing, reflecting the economy's weakening growth, a new report from a state-backed think tank shows.