Group 1 - The forum held in Auckland, New Zealand, on September 1, was part of the China Bank's global campaign for RMB internationalization by 2025, attracting representatives from central and commercial banks across the South Pacific [1][9] - Discussions at the forum focused on the economic outlook of China, the development of the RMB bond market, and cross-border payment and settlement mechanisms [3] - The Central National Debt Registration and Settlement Company presented on the open policies of the China Interbank Bond Market (CIBM) and how foreign financial institutions can invest in RMB bond products safely and conveniently [5] Group 2 - The President of China Bank (New Zealand) emphasized the bank's commitment to enhancing the use of RMB in the South Pacific region, improving cross-border payment efficiency, and reducing transaction costs [7] - Representatives from Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, and the Cook Islands signed memorandums of cooperation with China Bank, covering areas such as RMB clearing account establishment and cross-border payment system access [9] - The forum is a significant initiative for China Bank to implement the national "Belt and Road" strategy and financial opening, establishing a new framework for RMB in the South Pacific region focusing on "payment + investment + cooperation" [9]