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How Chinas Bond Market Grew Into a Global Anchor
China's bond market has quietly become the world's second-largest, surpassing Japan and trailing only the US. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how foreign investors are increasingly turning to yuan-denominated bonds as a diversification play, even as trade tensions simmer. They break down the recent data: foreign holdings of Chinese bonds hit a record high in July, crossing the 4.5 trillion yuan mark, while the yuan holds steady around 6.72 per dollar. They also discuss the surprising role of China's bond connect schemes, which have made it easier for global funds to…
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