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China's capital market development is a key part of its economic strategy. Smaller-than-expected injections mean financial institutions may need to raise capital from markets, potentially increasing the supply of financial assets and competing with crypto for liquidity. This also reflects a shift toward using state-owned enterprises as quasi-fiscal tools, which could have long-term implications for capital allocation and risk-taking.

China is involving Big Tobacco companies to help with smaller-than-expected capital injections into the finance industry, potentially leading to increased resource mobilization in capital markets.