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Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) is committed to supporting the development of Hong Kong as a major offshore RMB business hub, with several initiatives aimed at enhancing liquidity and market infrastructure for offshore RMB transactions [1][2]. Group 1: Liquidity Support - The PBOC supports the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in increasing the RMB business funding arrangement from 100 billion to 200 billion, providing more liquidity for the offshore market [2]. - The PBOC encourages Hong Kong RMB clearing banks to obtain RMB liquidity through various means, including issuing interbank certificates of deposit and account financing [2]. Group 2: Financial Market Connectivity - The PBOC aims to enhance financial market connectivity, enriching liquidity management and risk hedging tools for overseas investors by improving mechanisms like Bond Connect and Swap Connect [2]. - The PBOC plans to explore the use of RMB bonds as offshore eligible collateral and to promote the listing of RMB government bond futures in Hong Kong [2]. Group 3: Offshore RMB Government Bonds - The PBOC will work with relevant departments to increase the annual issuance of offshore RMB government bonds to meet the demand from foreign investors for quality RMB assets [2][3]. - A market-making mechanism for the offshore market will be established to enhance trading activity and improve RMB pricing capabilities [2]. Group 4: Gold Market Development - The PBOC supports the Shanghai Gold Exchange in participating in the construction of Hong Kong's gold clearing system, aiming to strengthen Hong Kong's position as an international gold trading center [3]. - The establishment of a delivery warehouse by the Shanghai Gold Exchange in Hong Kong has enriched the offshore RMB asset allocation tools [4]. Group 5: Cross-Border Use of RMB - The RMB's status as the second-largest trade financing currency and the third-largest payment currency globally has been further solidified, with its weight in the IMF Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket ranking third [4]. - The Bond Connect has significantly enhanced Hong Kong's global hub function, with over 800 foreign institutions investing in the mainland bond market through the "Northbound" channel, holding a total of 810 billion RMB [3].