China's bank lending rose in May compared to the previous month, official figures showed Monday, as the government implemented a range of measures to boost the nation's slowing economy. Banks issued ... more 

China's bank lending rose in May compared to the previous month, official figures showed Monday, as the government implemented a range of measures to boost the nation's slowing economy. Banks issued 793.2 billion yuan ($125 billion) in new loans in May, up from 681.8 billion yuan in April, the nation's central bank said in a statement. The latest figure beat market expectations less