On August 14th, financial front-line news reported, according to the official website of the People's Bank of China, to enhance the efficiency of central treasury cash utilization and strengthen the coordinated implementation of fiscal and monetary policies, the Ministry of Finance and the People's Bank of China have scheduled a bidding for the 2026 Central Treasury Cash Management Commercial Bank Time Deposit (Phase 13). This will take place on August 19, 2026, from 9:00 am to 9:30 am, using the central treasury cash management commercial bank time deposit business system of the People's Bank of China.

The operation volume for this phase is set at 100 billion yuan, with a term of three months. The interest accrual start date is August 19, 2026, and the maturity date is November 18, 2026 (with adjustments for holidays as applicable). The bidding will adopt an interest rate-based, single-price winning method, targeting banks that participate in the central treasury cash management commercial bank time deposit business.

The relevant procedures for this bidding will be executed in accordance with the "Operational Procedures for Central Treasury Cash Management Commercial Bank Time Deposits" and the "Bidding Rules for Central Treasury Cash Management Commercial Bank Time Deposits," along with related regulations.