<div id="readability-page-1"><div>Bloomberg, citing sources, reported that large Chinese insurance companies have, for the first time, purchased offshore RMB-denominated bonds (Dim Sum bonds) through Bond Connect Southbound, encouraging more capital inflows into the Hong Kong market.In response to inquiries, the National Financial Regulatory Administration said it has recently approved certain leading insurance companies to invest in eligible bonds via the Southbound scheme. Since the implementation of the program, at least two insurers have purchased Dim Sum bonds.Sources said insurance companies eligible to participate in Bond Connect include PING AN (02318.HK) +0.050 (+0.088%) Short selling $228.14M; Ratio 40.598% , Taikang Insurance and CHINA LIFE (02628.HK) +0.040 (+0.143%) Short selling $119.75M; Ratio 26.701% . (mn/da)(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-06-05 12:25.)</div></div>

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Large Chinese insurers, including Ping An, Taikang, and China Life, have purchased offshore RMB-denominated Dim Sum bonds via Bond Connect Southbound for the first time. The National Financial Regulatory Administration approved these leading companies to invest in eligible bonds through this scheme, aiming to encourage capital inflows into the Hong Kong market.

Report: Large Chinese Insurers Buy Dim Sum Bonds via Bond Connect Southbound