Some optimism as Chinese lending surges

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Updated February 13, 2009 21:38:22

New lending in China has surged at a record pace in January as Chinese banks heeded the government's call to extend more credit to support the economy. Following grim trade figures showing plunging imports and exports, the latest lending data has revived some optimism.

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