陈茂波：LME香港交割仓有助于增强区域有色金属供应的韧性

Group 1 - The establishment of the LME delivery warehouse in Hong Kong is a significant step in building a commodity trading ecosystem, enhancing Hong Kong's status as an international financial and shipping center [1][3] - The move is expected to lead to a transformation in the metal trading market, reducing logistics time and costs while improving allocation efficiency due to Hong Kong's strategic location and world-class logistics system [1][2] - The new warehouse will facilitate closer connections between the mainland market and the LME trading system, providing mainland enterprises with easier access to international metal trading and increasing their visibility [1][2] Group 2 - The LME warehouse in Hong Kong will enhance the resilience of regional non-ferrous metal supply by serving as a "reserve point" and "stabilizer," mitigating geopolitical risks and trade barriers faced by mainland enterprises relying on overseas warehouses [2] - The initiative aims to strengthen the integration of financial and logistics services in Hong Kong, attracting diverse high-quality third-party services and injecting new momentum into the international financial center [2] - The Hong Kong government has established a dedicated team to explore various aspects of gold trading, with plans to promote Hong Kong as an international gold trading center, including physical gold delivery [2] Group 3 - China, as the world's largest manufacturing country with a comprehensive industrial structure, has a massive demand for non-ferrous metals and possesses rich metal resources and advanced refining technology [3] - The integration into the LME delivery network is crucial for Hong Kong to support national development strategies and further solidify its position as an international financial and shipping hub [3]