中国外汇交易中心总裁张漪：人民币债券在国际金融市场的竞争力进一步扩大

Core Insights - The offshore RMB market in Hong Kong has been continuously enriched, with innovative measures for bond market opening being trialed in Hong Kong, which will inject sustained momentum into the construction of Hong Kong as an international financial center [1][2] - The scale of foreign institutions investing in Chinese bonds has increased significantly from less than 1 trillion yuan to a peak of 4.5 trillion yuan since the launch of the Bond Connect [1] - The number of global foreign investors in the interbank market has reached 1,169 from 71 countries and regions, with 835 being Bond Connect foreign investors, indicating a growing international interest in RMB bonds [1] Market Development - The People's Bank of China and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority have played a crucial role in enhancing the competitiveness of RMB bonds in the international financial market [1] - The ongoing implementation of institutional opening requirements has deepened the market-oriented, internationalized, and rule-of-law construction of the bond market [1] - The trading activity of foreign investors in bonds, repos, and derivatives has increased, with the scale of bond holdings reaching a new high this year [1] Strategic Positioning - The development of mechanisms such as Bond Connect and Swap Connect is enhancing Hong Kong's role as a primary hub connecting the mainland and international markets [2] - Despite the accelerating changes in the international landscape and increased market volatility, the domestic market maintains its determination and resilience in opening up [2] - Various parties, including the China Foreign Exchange Trading Center and Bond Connect Company, are committed to exploring ways to enhance the attractiveness and influence of RMB bonds in the international financial market [2]