Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) reports strong interest from international asset managers, pension funds, and insurance companies for the new offshore 5-year China government bond futures. These contracts, each valued at 500,000 yuan (US$74,051), are set to begin trading in Hong Kong on Monday. HKEX has set a low minimum margin ratio, requiring investors to commit only 7,980 yuan. This product is the first offshore offering that allows international investors to manage risks in their Chinese treasury-bond investments at a low cost, and importantly, enables those without Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (QFII) quotas to trade these contracts for hedging or investment purposes.