Following recent government commitments to support the national economy, four major state-owned Chinese banks have announced plans to raise a total of 520 billion yuan (approximately 71.60 billion dollars) via private placements. This initiative comes on the heels of earlier government pledges to recapitalize large state banks with 500 billion yuan, aimed at enhancing their ability to fuel the real economy. In an environment marked by global uncertainties and domestic challenges, this move underscores the Chinese authorities’ strategy to reinforce the financial system while safeguarding long-term economic growth.