Introduction
Chinese government bonds, or Chinesetreasuries, are debt securities issued by the Central Government of the Peoples Republic of China. They are typically denominated in Chinese yuan (CNY) and issued in domestic and/or foreign currency. Chinese government bonds can be classified according to maturity, coupon rate, and payment terms. The Central Bank of China, the Peoples Bank of China, is the primary issuer of Chinese government bonds.
Currently, Chinese government bonds are mainly divided into eight categories: treasury bonds, the financing bonds, policy bank bonds, local government bonds, special government bonds, state-owned enterprise bonds, China Development Bank bonds, and Central Bank bonds.
Treasury Bonds
Treasury bonds are long-term government bonds issued by the Central Bank of China with a term of up to 30 years. Treasury bonds are issued mainly to finance government expenditure and make up the core of China’s debt market. They are divided into two types: ordinary bonds and special bonds. Ordinary bonds have maturities of up to 30 years, with coupon rates set by the Central Bank at regular 6-month intervals. Special bonds are intended to develop the Chinese bond market, with features such as lower coupon rates, higher debt ceilings and longer maturities.
Financing Bonds
Financing bonds are short-term bonds issued by the Central Bank for debt financing. They are divided into two types: regular financing bonds and financing bonds for development of capital markets. Regular financing bonds are mainly used to replenish cash supply and regulate short-term capital flows of the banking system. Financing bonds for development of capital markets are short-term bonds issued with lower coupon rates in order to promote the development of the Chinese bond market.
Policy Bank Bonds
Policy Bank bonds are issued by the five policy banks (the China Development Bank, the Agricultural Development Bank of China, the Export-Import Bank of China, the China Construction Bank and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China). They are mainly used to support policy-related projects such as science & technology, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Local Government Bonds
Local government bonds are debt securities issued by local government. They are mainly used to fund local government expenditure and are divided into two categories: general budgetary bonds and special budgetary bonds.
Special Government Bonds
Special government bonds are debt securities issued by government-related entities and institutions. They are mainly used for fundraising for specific purposes and projects.
State-owned Enterprise Bonds
State-owned enterprise bonds are debt securities issued by the Ministry of Finance (MOF). They are mainly used to support large state-owned enterprises.
China Development Bank Bonds
China Development Bank (CDB) bonds are debt securities issued by the China Development Bank. They are usually used to finance large infrastructure and industrial projects.
Central Bank Bonds
Central Bank bonds are debt securities issued by the Central Bank. They are mainly used to replenish liquidity of the Central Bank.
Conclusion
Chinese government bonds are debt securities issued by the Central Government of the People’s Republic of China. They are divided into eight categories: treasury bonds, financing bonds, policy bank bonds, local government bonds, special government bonds, state-owned enterprise bonds, China Development Bank bonds and Central Bank bonds. Each of these bonds has its own features and features and are used for different debt financing purposes.