Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) is maintaining a moderately loose monetary policy despite a net withdrawal of liquidity through reverse repos in May, indicating a stable liquidity environment in the banking system [2][4]. Group 1: Reverse Repo Operations - In May, the PBOC conducted a total of 700 billion yuan in reverse repo operations, consisting of 400 billion yuan for 3-month terms and 300 billion yuan for 6-month terms, resulting in a net withdrawal of 200 billion yuan due to 900 billion yuan of 3-month reverse repos maturing [2]. - The reliance on Medium-term Lending Facility (MLF) has increased since the introduction of reverse repos, with MLF operations maintaining monthly net injections since March [4]. - Financial institutions are expected to benefit from the PBOC's increased use of MLF, which provides stable liquidity and meets diverse funding needs [4]. Group 2: Government Bond Transactions - The PBOC has paused government bond purchases since January to avoid impacting investor allocations, as the 10-year government bond yield fell below 1.6% [6]. - The central bank plans to resume government bond transactions in July or August, as the net financing of government debt is expected to peak during that period [7]. - Resuming government bond transactions is seen as urgent to enhance the central bank's holdings of government debt and to support the establishment of a sovereign credit model for currency issuance [7].