(ANSA) - BEIJING, DECEMBER 06 - The Chinese central bank has announced the cut in the compulsory reserve of credit institutions by 50 basis points, reaching 8.4%, with effect from 15 December.
The move, the PBOC explained in a statement, will make it possible to free up about 1,200 billion yuan (190 billion dollars) that will be used for long-term financing in order to support the economy.
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