* * * Honorable Deputy Director Deng Zhonghua, Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, Deputy Director Yin Zonghua, Chief Executive Eddie Yue Wai-man, Chairman Chen Siqing, Distinguished guests, Good morning! In 2017, the Northbound Trading under the mutual bond market access and connection scheme between the Mainland and Hong Kong (Northbound Bond Connect) was launched.
Since then, the scheme has been functioning smoothly and efficiently for four consecutive years, representing a milestone in the opening-up of China’s financial market.