An Update on China’s LGFV Debt Substitution Programme
from China Perspectives Hosted by Fitch Ratings
Davis Sun, Senior Director at Fitch Ratings, provides a progress report on China’s debt substitution plan and its impact on local government vehicles (LGFVs) and finances, as well as an outlook for 2026 and beyond. (00:23) - Introduction (01:50) - Recent LGFV Sector Developments (05:40) - Progress of the Debt Substitution Programme (09:45) - LGFV Financial Health Amid Debt Substitution (13:17) - Fiscal Impact of Debt Substitution on Local Governments (16:00) - Lingering LGFV Debt Risks (20:34) - Local Government Infrastructure Spending (22:53) - 2026 Local Government Fiscal Outlook (25:08) - Conclusion
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- 0:23 Introduction
- 1:50 Recent LGFV Sector Developments
- 5:40 Progress of the Debt Substitution Programme
- 9:45 LGFV Financial Health Amid Debt Substitution
- 13:17 Fiscal Impact of Debt Substitution on Local Governments
- 16:00 Lingering LGFV Debt Risks
- 20:34 Local Government Infrastructure Spending
- 22:53 2026 Local Government Fiscal Outlook
- 25:08 Conclusion
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