李家超：未来3年香港将黄金仓储增加至2000吨

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong is set to establish a gold central clearing system to provide efficient and reliable clearing services for various transactions, with a trial operation scheduled for this year [1][5]. Group 1: Gold Central Clearing System - The Hong Kong government will fully establish a gold central clearing company and collaborate with the Shanghai Gold Exchange on rule-making, institutional access, system design, and risk management [1][7]. - The gold central clearing system aims to enhance the safety of gold management services for participants in Hong Kong and international markets [1][7]. Group 2: Expansion of Gold Storage and Investment Channels - Hong Kong plans to increase its gold storage capacity to 2,000 tons over the next three years and establish a regional gold reserve hub [2][7]. - The Hong Kong Financial Secretary announced six new initiatives, including the introduction of a new gold fund and the exploration of digital asset trading platforms to connect traditional and digital finance [2][7]. Group 3: Collaboration with Shanghai Gold Exchange - A cooperation agreement was signed between the Hong Kong Financial Bureau and the Shanghai Gold Exchange, marking a new phase in the deepening cooperation between the two regions' gold markets [1][5]. - The agreement includes establishing a high-level governance structure for the Hong Kong gold central clearing system and exploring new paths for physical infrastructure collaboration and market connectivity [7][8]. Group 4: Global Gold Trading Landscape - The global gold trading landscape is undergoing significant changes, with London, New York, and Shanghai forming a complementary global trading system that accounts for over 90% of global gold trading volume [2][7]. - The People's Bank of China expressed support for the Shanghai Gold Exchange's participation in the Hong Kong gold clearing system, aiming to strengthen Hong Kong's connection with the global gold market [2][8].