Graph: China's growth in total lending since '08

The value of new loans is consistently rising in China, attracting the attention and action from the central bank. And wisely so, as the rapid pace of growth in loans threatens to blow out inflation, and potentially create overheating and asset bubble issues. But cultural and regulatory factors have dictated a relatively lower use of debt (as compared to e.g. the US). So lending growth may well be key factor in rebalancing China's economy - the key is getting it done sustainably, and avoiding the excesses demonstrated by the US experience.

Sources:

1. National Bureau of Statistics www.stats.gov.cn
2. National Bureau of Statistics www.stats.gov.cn & People's Bank of Chinawww.pbc.gov.cn
3. People's Bank of China www.pbc.gov.cn
4. National Bureau of Statistics www.stats.gov.cn
5. People's Bank of China www.pbc.gov.cn

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