Group 1 - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported an increase of HKD 20.13 billion in foreign assets of the exchange fund in May, reaching HKD 358.66 billion [1] - The monetary base stands at HKD 21.25 billion, which includes various components such as certificates of indebtedness, government-issued currency, and bank reserves [1] - The total claims of the exchange fund on the private sector in Hong Kong amount to HKD 325.6 billion, while total external liabilities are HKD 31 billion [1] Group 2 - The Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, Paul Chan, indicated that international confidence in US dollar bonds is wavering, leading to an influx of international funds into Hong Kong, which is becoming a safe haven for capital [1] - The overnight interbank lending rates have decreased, and the Hong Kong dollar is expected to maintain its peg to the US dollar, providing a trustworthy environment for capital flow [1] - According to Shenwan Hongyuan Securities, the Hong Kong stock market has shown strong performance as a pioneer in the revaluation of Chinese assets, with increased trading volume in small and mid-cap stocks since April 2025 [1][3] Group 3 - Shenwan Hongyuan Securities emphasized that amidst the US-China trade conflict and declining confidence in the US dollar, global funds are undergoing a rebalancing, with capital moving from US stocks to European markets [3] - The firm anticipates that as high-quality assets in Hong Kong increase, foreign capital will return to Chinese assets, with Hong Kong stocks being the first destination [3]
国际资金持续流入,港股成外资回流中国资产的第一站