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flag China is restructuring small banks, merging or acquiring over 250 village and township banks since 2025 to reduce risks and strengthen financial stability.

flag China’s smaller banks are undergoing a major restructuring, shifting from rapid growth to higher-quality lending amid stricter regulations. flag The National Financial Regulatory Administration pushed for improved risk management and orderly downsizing, accelerating the exit of high-risk village and township banks. flag Since early 2025, over 250 such institutions have been merged or acquired, with major state-owned banks like ICBC, ABC, and Bank of Communications approved to convert them into sub-branches. flag The reforms, driven by compliance, competition, and innovation needs, aim to strengthen governance, reduce systemic risks, and build a more stable financial system through market-oriented, rule-based measures.

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