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China Unveils Bold Measures to Revitalize Property Sector, Boost Economy
- •China introduces new measures to stimulate its economy and struggling property sector, aiming to meet its year-end economic growth target.
- •Key initiatives include encouraging targeted bank lending and offering new mortgage interest subsidies for homebuyers.
- •The People's Bank of China lowers the interest rate for its "pledged supplementary lending" (PSL) facility to 1.5% and increases relending quotas for technological innovation.
- •The Ministry of Finance announces mortgage interest subsidies for eligible first-time homebuyers, covering up to 1% of the mortgage principal for five years.
- •These measures target supporting housing demand in lower-tier cities and are expected to help China achieve its minimum annual growth target amid a challenging economic landscape.
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China announced targeted bank lending incentives, a reduction in the People's Bank of China's pledged supplementary lending facility rate to 1.5 percent, and a 200 billion yuan increase in relending quotas for technological innovation. Additionally, the Ministry of Finance introduced new mortgage interest subsidies for eligible first-time homebuyers starting in October.
Eligible first-time homebuyers can receive annualised subsidies equal to 1 percentage point on the mortgage principal for up to five years. To qualify, the purchased property must have a floor area of up to 120 square metres and a price capped at 1.5 million yuan.
Chinese leaders are targeting a 4.5 percent to 5 percent economic growth rate for the whole of 2026, which is slower than last year's 5 percent growth. The new economic stimulus measures are designed to help the country meet this minimum annual target amidst a widening slowdown.
