China credit card delinquencies surge, short-term household loans fall at record pace

Chinese households are showing signs of financial stress as credit card delinquency rates rise sharply and short-term loans decline at a record pace. This suggests weakening consumer balance sheets and potential drag on consumption, though the exact magnitude and systemic implications remain unclear.

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