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    Le Xia
    Le Xia
    BBVA Research - Chief Economist

    Dr. Le Xia is Chief Economist for Asia at BBVA Research. He joined BBVA in 2010.

    He also serves as a research fellow in International Monetary Institute at Renmin University of China. Prior to joining BBVA Research, Dr. Xia worked for the Treasury Department of Bank of China (Hong Kong). The research fields of Dr. Xia include macroeconomics in Asia economies, financial development in the Asian region and the economic integration between China and other emerging markets.

    He obtained his PhD from the University of Hong Kong and has a master degree from Renmin University of China.

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    April 11, 2024

    China | China Banking Monitor 2024
    Bank performance in 2023 was affected by a lackluster macro environment, primarily due to the downturn in the property market. Bank's housing sector exposure declining, but risks from local government financial vehicles remain concerning.

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    March 7, 2024

    China Economic Outlook. March 2024
    We summarized the recent Chinese economic development as well as policy outlook in 2024. We also highlight the March 2024 "Two sessions".

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    February 20, 2024

    China | The PBoC cut 5-year loan prime rate to support housing market and growth
    The PBoC unexpectedly cut the 5-year loan prime rate by the largest amount today while maintaining the one-year loan prime rate which is deemed to be the policy rate unchanged.

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