Nisha Gopalan, Columnist

China’s Market Rescuers Could Use a Rescue

Brokerages charged with tackling shares pledged against loans face a growing burden as losses spread.

Help wanted.

Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
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Pity China’s brokers.

Not only must they grapple with the challenges facing their U.S. counterparts of shriveling commissions amid a stock rout — they’re compelled to keep riding to the rescue of the market.