China Construction Bank Corporation recently acted as a joint lead underwriter, successfully assisting the Republic of Kazakhstan in issuing a 3.4 billion yuan panda bond in China's interbank bond market. The bond carries a three-year term with a coupon rate of 1.90%.

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This issuance marks the first sovereign panda bond from a Central Asian entity. It represents a significant milestone in financial cooperation between China and Kazakhstan and is a landmark achievement in the high-quality co-construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, deepening financial connectivity between China and Central Asia. Kazakhstan is a crucial node in the Belt and Road network and a core nation in the Central Asian region, having established a permanent comprehensive strategic partnership with China. This bond issuance further strengthens the foundation for practical bilateral financial cooperation.

Next Steps for the Bank

Moving forward, China Construction Bank will continue to deepen its involvement in cross-border capital markets. By leveraging specialized instruments such as panda bonds, the bank aims to support high-standard opening-up and consistently enhance its cross-border financial service capabilities.