CHINA FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON US SANCTION ON HENGLI PETROCHEMICAL: CHINA URGES US TO ABANDON MISUSE OF SANCTIONS

China is slowing approvals for offshore borrowing, with the NDRC taking four to six months, and up to nine months in some cases, to clear bonds and loans, about double prior timelines. The stricter process, requiring more detail on repayment and proceeds, is creating uncertainty as roughly $100 billion of offshore bonds mature this year. Some firms are turning to onshore loans, while refinancing pressure is set to peak at $131 billion next year.

日本最大电力公司JERA高管：由于取消了与美国联邦政府的液化天然气合同，从美国采购的液化天然气量已从550万吨降至450万吨。