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Russia to Issue Second Tranche of Yuan-Denominated Government Bonds

Russia plans to launch a second offering of government bonds in Chinese yuan, deepening financial ties with Beijing. The announcement follows President Vladimir Putin's two-day state visit to China, where leaders underscored strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. The bond sale represents another step in Russia's efforts to diversify funding sources and expand use of the yuan in cross-border transactions. China and Russia opened a major trade expo in Harbin during the visit, with leaders exchanging messages emphasizing their expanding commercial partnership. The yuan-denominated bond market, known as the panda bond market, has attracted growing interest from foreign governments seeking to raise capital in Chinese financial markets. Pakistan has similarly launched debut panda bond issuances, signaling broader appeal of yuan financing among nations looking to strengthen economic ties with China.