dim sum bond

noun

A bond issued outside of China but denominated in Chinese renminbi, rather than the local currency or U.S. dollars, or reserve currencies.

Meanings

noundim sum bond (plural dim sum bonds)

plural dim sum bonds · alternative Dim Sum bond

  1. businessA bond issued outside of China but denominated in Chinese renminbi, rather than the local currency or U.S. dollars, or reserve currencies.

Origin

dim sum + bond. From dim sum being a widely known element of Chinese culture.

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