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Hong Kong to Launch China Bond Futures to Promote Yuan

Hong Kong to Launch China Bond Futures to Promote Yuan
Bloomberg Markets Thursday 18 June 2026, 08:49 UTC By Iris Ouyang 1 min read
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Hong Kong to Launch China Bond Futures to Promote Yuan Hong Kong is set to launch China government bond futures amid Beijing’s efforts to promote global yuan usage and attract foreign capital. The Securities and Futures Commission is targeting the launch of five-year China government bond futures in Hong Kong on Aug. 3, it said in a statement. The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has been making the necessary preparations for the launch, which requires the SFC’s approval, and will announce...

Hong Kong to Launch China Bond Futures to Promote Yuan Hong Kong is set to launch China government bond futures amid Beijing’s efforts to promote global yuan usage and attract foreign capital. The Securities and Futures Commission is targeting the launch of five-year China government bond futures in Hong Kong on Aug. 3, it said in a statement. The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has been making the necessary preparations for the launch, which requires the SFC’s approval, and will announce the contract details separately.
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