China has capitalised on a low-yield environment in Europe to issue euro-denominated government bonds cheaply. It is also setting an example to Chinese companies, in the hope of weaning them off dollar-denominated debt dependency.
Everyone loves a good deal. Last week saw an enthusiastic market response to China's issuance of its first euro-denominated government bonds for 15 years. But this was more than just a successful bond launch.
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