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Why is China closing so many banks?
The closures are part of a deliberate strategy by the Chinese government to strengthen its financial system. By merging or dissolving hundreds of smaller, weaker banks, Beijing aims to boost oversight, improve transparency, and reduce the overall risk of financial instability in its vast economy.
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