https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-growing-debt-burden-limits-space-for-economic-stimulusContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-growing-debt-burden-limits-space-for-economic-stimulushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-growing-debt-burden-limits-space-for-economic-stimulus#u122360Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:46:21 +0000China faces mounting fiscal pressure as soaring debt interest costs severely limit the government's capacity to deploy broad economic stimulus. Central government spending on debt interest payments now accounts for 19% of the general public budget, following a 341% increase between 2013 and 2025. This rapid growth in debt servicing outpaces every other major budget category, constraining policy options as the nation attempts to manage economic recovery and navigate a prolonged real estate market slump.Why it mattersThe rising debt burden highlights structural stress in Chinese public fina