Chinese mainland's Credit Boom 📈
Earlier today, the Chinese mainland's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), announced that total social financing hit 440.07 trillion yuan by end-November 2025—an 8.5% jump year-on-year (YoY). That's already higher than the full 2024 total, signaling strong support for growth.
Key Figures at a Glance
- Social financing: 440.07T yuan (+8.5% YoY)
- New yuan loans to the real economy: 267.42T yuan (+6.3%)
- Broad money (M2): 336.99T yuan (+8%)
- Narrow money (M1): 112.89T yuan (+4.9%)
- Cash in circulation (M0): 13.74T yuan (+10.6%)
Why It Matters
This flood of credit means banks are lending more—fueling everything from tech startups to green energy projects. For young entrepreneurs and professionals in South Asia and Southeast Asia, this could translate to:
- More cross-border investment opportunities
- New collaborations on fintech and digital platforms
- Stronger supply chains with steady funding
Keep an eye on how this momentum shapes regional markets and startup ecosystems in the coming year! ⚡️
Reference(s):
China's social financing growth surpasses 2024 full-year level
cgtn.com
