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Recently, China simultaneously issued dollar bonds in Hong Kong and euro bonds in Luxembourg, which has drawn market attention. In a context of high global interest rates and cautious capital flows, this bond issuance is not merely about raising funds but rather a financial and strategic maneuver. 

US dollar bonds: The main channel connecting global funds 

For China, dollar-denominated bonds have three major functions:
Accessing global large-scale investors, such as sovereign funds and pension funds, etc.
Establishing a "pricing standard" for Chinese sovereign bonds to facilitate future overseas financing by enterprises.
Supplementing dollar liquidity and maintaining flexibility in foreign exchange operations. 

Meanwhile, US dollar bonds can also demonstrate China's credit status to the outside world through market prices.
A good response = international investors affirm its risk level. 

Euro bonds: Spreading risks and sending a signal to Europe 

Diversify the currency risk of foreign debts and no longer be completely at the mercy of the US dollar.
Attract long-term funds from Europe and enhance visibility in local markets.
Send a signal of cooperation to Europe, especially during a sensitive period for trade and supply chain relations. 

Euro bonds can increase the flexibility of the external debt structure. 

The Relationship with "De-dollarization" 

Issuing US dollar bonds, of course, will not promote de-dollarization. However, issuing euro bonds can help make the foreign debt structure more "diversified" and reduce reliance on a single currency. 

・Foreign debts no longer fully follow the US dollar.
・Funding sources are more diversified.
・Financial ties with Europe are deeper. 

This is not a challenge to the US dollar, but rather a move to reduce risks and increase options. 

Investor Insights
Follow the money flow: The US dollar remains dominant, but there are signs of an increase in the proportion of European funds.
Be mindful of currency risks: Diversification of foreign debts = more sources of market volatility.
Monitor credit signals: The response to bond issuance directly reflects the confidence of both the country and the market. 

As funds change and sources of risk evolve, investment perspectives need to be more comprehensive.