# China injects capital into banks and insurers to brace for tougher times

https://mins.news/en/item/48112

- South China Morning Post, 2026-09-07 09:04 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/plus/business/banking-finance/article/3366635/chinas-capital-injection-steels-banks-insurers-rough-road-ahead?utm_source=rss_feed

> China plans to inject about 360 billion yuan (US$54 billion) into eight of its largest state-owned banks and insurers as authorities seek to reinforce the financial system and support economic growth. Three state banks said they would receive 290 billion yuan combined, with ABC and ICBC raising 160 billion and 100 billion yuan through private A-share placements.

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