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HK seeks wider China role for its banks

By Alexandra Harney in Hong Kong

Published: September 20 2004 21:17 | Last updated: September 20 2004 21:17

The Hong Kong government is in discussions with Beijing to allow the territory's banks to handle renminbi-denominated transactions related to Hong-Kong-China trade.

The talks over so-called "current account transactions" include the possibility of letting Hong Kong banks settle trade contracts denominated in renminbi and provide credit services related to renminbi-based letters of credit.

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