Core Viewpoint - The article discusses three new measures introduced by China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation to enhance the development of the bond market, particularly focusing on credit bond ETFs, facilitating financing for small and medium-sized private enterprises, and reducing certain bond registration and settlement fees [1][2]. Group 1: Credit Bond ETF Development - The new measures include optimizing the bond ETF support mechanism, providing convenience for private enterprises to issue bonds, and continuing to offer fee reductions for bond issuers [2][4]. - The introduction of trading exchange repurchase for credit bond ETFs is expected to improve liquidity, attractiveness, and trading activity of these products, thereby supporting the construction of the credit bond market and attracting long-term capital [2][4][5]. - The eligibility criteria for credit bond ETFs to participate in repurchase transactions include a minimum net asset value of 2 billion RMB and at least five market makers or liquidity service providers [4][5]. Group 2: Expansion of Credit Protection Bond Repurchase - The recent revision of the interim measures for credit protection bond repurchase broadens the range of eligible collateral to include bonds rated AA and above, facilitating access for more small and medium-sized private enterprises [7][8]. - Since the introduction of credit protection repurchase in 2021, it has supported over 100 billion RMB in bond financing for more than 60 enterprises, demonstrating its effectiveness in aiding private enterprise financing [7][8]. Group 3: Reduction of Financing Costs for Bond Issuers - Starting from May 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, certain fees for green corporate bonds and technology innovation corporate bonds will be waived, along with continued waivers for private enterprise bond issuers [10]. - The ongoing fee reduction measures aim to lower the financing costs for bond issuers, particularly benefiting sectors like technology innovation and green finance, while enhancing market activity [10].