Opinion: China's dim sum auction -- a short-lived benchmark

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Opinion: China's dim sum auction -- a short-lived benchmark

The Chinese government is making the right move by auctioning Rmb20bn ($3.13bn) of offshore renminbi bonds this week, creating a curve in the nascent market. But poor liquidity means it could be several years before the government can really set a liquid benchmark for bankers to use when pricing deals. Coming to market more often would help.

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