Source: China – South China Morning PostHunan has become the first province in China to use the proceeds of special-purpose bonds to guarantee government payments to enterprises, with 20 billion yuan (US$2.78 billion) allocated for this year.
The inland province made the adjustment to its annual fiscal budget last month, marking the first time the bonds – typically earmarked for revenue-generating construction projects – will be used to cover government arrears.
Proceeds will be distributed based on eligible outstanding debts from…Read More