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China plans to issue CNY 15.5 billion of sovereign bonds in Hong Kong on April 22, marking its largest offshore renminbi bond sale since October 2023 and exceeding February’s CNY 14 billion offering. The move will increase the supply of yuan-denominated assets to global investors at a time when the currency is seen as a relative haven amid the Iran war. The issuance aligns with earlier signals from policymakers to expand offshore bond supply, improve market liquidity, and strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a key renminbi hub. Although details such as maturities were not disclosed, recent offerings have seen strong demand from both foreign investors and mainland buyers through the Southbound Bond Connect channel, underscoring continued appetite for offshore yuan assets.
