Connect scheme for gold shines light on China’s financial liberalisation
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Hong Kong launched Delivery Connect on July 7, a programme within its new gold clearing and settlement system. The initiative is seen as part of China's approach to gradually opening its financial markets rather than adopting full liberalization. The launch highlights Beijing's distinctive model for integrating with global financial systems.
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The Delivery Connect programme is part of a new gold clearing and settlement system.
Hong Kong launched its latest Connect programme on July 7.
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Most of the attention focused on gold.
Opinion- The Delivery Connect programme is part of a new gold clearing and settlement system.
- It represents another step in China's financial liberalization.
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Plain English
Loaded language removedWhen Hong Kong launched its latest Connect programme on July 7, most of the attention focused on gold. That overlooks the broader context. Delivery Connect, part of the city’s new gold clearing and settlement system, is not merely another financial initiative, but rather the latest indication that Beijing has settled on a distinctive model for opening up China’s financial markets.
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Most of the attention focused on gold.
OpinionDelivery Connect is evidence that Beijing has settled on a distinctive model for opening up China’s financial markets.
OpinionChina is steadily integrating with global markets through careful steps rather than embracing wholesale financial liberalisation.
OpinionHong Kong launched its latest Connect programme on July 7.
South China Morning PostDelivery Connect is part of Hong Kong's new gold clearing and settlement system.
South China Morning Post