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China’s new child care subsidy of CNY3,600 per child, up to the age of 3-years old, will require CNY101.2 billion annually, based on latest official data, Yicai.com has calculated. The plan outlines that the central government will offer proportional financial support across the eastern, central and western regions. Local governments may contribute additional funding based on their fiscal capacity, with any supplementary financial requirements to be covered by local budgets. Jiang Quanbao, professor at Capital University of Economics and Business, said other support measures are needed to boost fertility, including education, childcare services, parental leave, healthcare and housing.
China’s panda bond market expanded rapidly in H1, driven by increased participation from foreign institutions, Securities Daily reported. In total, CNY84.4 billion of panda bonds were issued in the first half of 2025, of which CNY23.5 billion came from foreign governments and international institutions, up 161% y/y, the newspaper said. The cumulative market issuance exceeded CNY1 trillion by July 28, ranking second globally in terms of yuan-denominated international financing, a development expected to significantly support the further internationalisation of the yuan, Securities Daily noted.