On 24 August, 2021, the Steering Committee on Bond Market Development convened its first meeting under the chairmanship of the Financial Secretary, Mr. Paul Chan. The market infrastructure, regulatory regime, future direction and strategy were reviewed. Mr. Paul Chan said “The Government is committed to strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a premier bond hub for Asia”. Lianhe Ratings Global Limited (“Lianhe Global”) fully supports the Hong Kong Government’s strategy and believes that Hong Kong is and will continue to be the Asian bond hub.