Central bank raises interest rates, cuts interest income tax

By Xin Zhiming (China Daily)
Updated: 2007-07-21 09:42

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The adjustment equals about two interest rate hikes of 27 base points each and, combined with the interest rate hike, will help hold back strong investment and lending, he said.

"Given the strong economy, any single adjustment alone will not be enough."

The government has not abolished the tax on deposit interest income because it may want to test the waters to see the impact of its macroeconomic regulation


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