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FRI · 2026-09-18 · 11:02 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0918-112272
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Hong Kong’s metal storage hits 30,000 tonnes in push to become global commodity hub

Hong Kong's ambition to become a leading gold and commodity trading hub is progressing, with local metal storage now exceeding 30,000 tonnes. This development, announced by Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu on Friday, is part of the administration's strategy to attract global capital.

Matthew ChengSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-18 · 11:02 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Hong Kong’s metal storage hits 30,000 tonnes in push to become global commodity hub
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Hong Kong's ambition to become a leading gold and commodity trading hub is progressing, with local metal storage now exceeding 30,000 tonnes. This development, announced by Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu on Friday, is part of the administration's strategy to attract global capital. The government also plans to expand renminbi settlement for mainland Chinese services, such as purchasing water from the Dongjiang. This initiative aims to further the internationalization of the Chinese yuan. These efforts collectively position Hong Kong as a preferred destination for international finance and trade.

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The expansion of renminbi settlement aims to boost the globalization of the yuan.

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The Hong Kong government will expand renminbi settlement of payments for mainland Chinese services.

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Hong Kong is pushing to develop into a premier gold and commodity trading hub.

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Hong Kong's metal storage has surpassed 30,000 tonnes.

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Hong Kong’s push to develop into a premier gold and commodity trading hub has gained momentum, with local metal storage surpassing 30,000 tonnes, a minister has said, as the administration positions the city as the destination of choice for global capital.Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu also said on Friday the government would expand renminbi settlement of payments for mainland Chinese services, such as buying water from the Dongjiang, in a bid to boost the globalisation of the yuan.
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