Global Economic Overview - The global economy is experiencing an unprecedented debt crisis, with rising government debts and increasing repayment risks, particularly in the US and Japan, while China remains relatively stable but faces challenges [1][22]. US Debt Situation - As of the end of May, the total federal debt in the US reached $36.2 trillion, with local government debt around $4 trillion, totaling over $40 trillion [3]. - The US debt market is facing a supply-demand imbalance, with a recent $720 billion bond auction failing, prompting the Federal Reserve to purchase over $40 billion in bonds in a month [8]. - The yield on US Treasury bonds has surged from approximately 0.5% in 2020 to 4.4% currently, leading to an increase in interest payments, which could reach $1.1 trillion from 2020 to 2024 [6][8]. Japan's Debt Crisis - Japan's government debt exceeds 1,323 trillion yen (approximately $9.2 trillion), accounting for 219% of its GDP, which is significantly higher than other major economies [13]. - The Bank of Japan's Yield Curve Control (YCC) policy, which involved unlimited bond purchases, was halted last year, leading to a decline in bond prices and rising credit risks [14]. China's Debt Challenges - As of May, China's government debt stood at 88.1 trillion yuan (approximately $12.3 trillion), representing 65% of its GDP, with a significant amount of hidden debt, particularly in local government financing [17][18]. - The Chinese government has implemented a 10 trillion yuan plan to address local government debt and has been reducing interest rates to lower repayment costs [18]. Conclusion on Global Economic Trends - The trend of de-dollarization is becoming more apparent, providing China with an opportunity to challenge the dominance of the US dollar and establish a more equitable international economic order [22].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese credit market is experiencing a significant shift as credit risks and spreads have reached historical lows, driven by a combination of value imbalance, policy changes, and debt cycle dynamics [1][2]. Group 1: Value Imbalance - The ratio of credit spreads to LPR spreads fell below 50% in the second half of 2024, leading to a disappearance of capital gain expectations [1]. - Institutional investors, such as banks and insurance companies, are shifting towards long-term interest rate bonds due to the imbalance in value, resulting in a sharp adjustment in the credit bond market [1]. - This institutional behavior has intensified the differentiation within the credit market, highlighting the severe inadequacy of overall credit spread value [1]. Group 2: Policy Dynamics - Since the initiation of the debt reduction policy in 2015, credit spreads have been on a long-term decline, but the policy focus has shifted towards urban investment transformation rather than debt reduction itself as of September 2024 [2]. - The next three years will see the completion of implicit debt replacement, leading to a reduction in policy support and a transition into a policy bottom phase for the credit market [2]. - The decrease in debt reduction funds and the advancement of urban investment transformation are gradually diminishing the factors that mitigate credit risk, necessitating attention to the survival pressures of tail-end entities [2]. Group 3: Debt Cycle Context - In the context of a global debt crisis, China has adjusted earlier due to pressures from real estate and local government debt, with credit risk pricing at historical lows [2]. - However, the pressures from external demand contraction and urban investment transformation are increasing actual tail-end risks [2]. - As the largest industrial nation globally, China’s reliance on external demand is facing challenges, while the push for urban investment transformation exacerbates credit risks for tail-end entities [2].