international banking also play a role, but their influence is less robust. Finally, we find that the mix of international bank …

deposits and for more X-efficient banks. In addition, a less concentrated banking system increases bank profitability, which … the influence of government intervention in explaining bank performance in China. These findings should not come as a …

, has started a reform process based on three main pillars: (i) bank restructuring, through the cleaning-up of non … desired structure of the Chinese banking system. Bank recapitalization should be completed immediately, not only to ensure … bank soundness, but also to increase profitability, which could be affected negatively as competition increases with full …