Russia strengthens financial ties to China with first renminbi bond
Country’s $3bn ‘dim sum’ bond will help finance war in Ukraine and could lead to many more
Country’s $3bn ‘dim sum’ bond will help finance war in Ukraine and could lead to many more

Russian ‘panda bond’ sales would be first since 2017 and reflect deepening ties between Moscow and Beijing

Confirmation of nuclear monopoly’s plans come as Beijing opens way for first Russian ‘panda bond’ sales since 2017

Low interest rates make renminbi an attractive funding currency for multinational companies

Central bank fixes currency at highest level against dollar in 15 months

A steady appreciation would boost domestic consumption and improve trade relations

If renminbi settlement becomes cheaper and more trade migrates, firms will have less need to generate or hold US currency