China’s Ministry of Finance said it will auction 30 billion yuan (about US$4.1 billion) of 91-day Treasury bills on 13 August, adding to a steady schedule of short-term issuance aimed at managing liquidity in the banking system. Separately, officials plan a press conference at 10 a.m. local time the same day to outline new subsidized loan programs designed to bolster personal consumption and support service-sector companies. Analysts are watching for details on eligibility, lending terms and the fiscal backing that will frame Beijing’s broader effort to spur domestic demand amid slowing growth.