A Spate of Bank Runs Breaks Out in China, Fueled by Social Media
- Worried savers have descended on three banks since June
- Regulator warns of sharp rise in bad loans, capital shortages
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Social media-fueled rumors about banks collapsing are popping up at an unprecedented frequency in China, forcing regulators and even the police to step in to calm depositors.