Hong Kong is set to further enhance its position as a key offshore yuan trading center by establishing a central clearing system for yuan-denominated bond repurchase transactions and improving liquidity in the Chinese currency, as announced by Chief Executive John Lee in his annual policy address on Wednesday.
The city, already the world’s largest offshore renminbi hub, aims to contribute to the internationalization of the yuan by enhancing mutual market access and further integrating its financial system with China's. These measures build upon earlier efforts to deepen financial links between Hong Kong and China.
The currency-related initiatives come as part of broader efforts to support Hong Kong’s real estate sector and boost local spending amid China’s economic slowdown, which has been weighing on the city's economy.
According to Lynn Song, chief economist for Greater China at ING Bank, these steps represent progress in a "long process" to develop the infrastructure necessary for offshore yuan trading.
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