John L. Thornton China Center Monograph Series Number 6. July 2013 The Chinese Financial system An introduction and overview DOUGLAS J. ELLIOTT AND KAI YAN B JOHN L, THORNTON China Center at BROOKINGSThe Chinese Financial System An Introduction and Overview Douglas J. Elliott and Kai Yan July 2013 John L. Thornton China Center Monograph Series • Number 6 • July 2013