Green Finance

105.    Green financial business investing in environmental projects is gaining attention in the global market.  The development of green finance is also proposed in the Proposal on Formulating the National 13th Five-Year Plan.  The Mainland's financial institutions are actively promoting relevant financing products such as green bonds to raise capital for environmental projects with a long payback period, such as renewable energy technology, waste treatment and sewage treatment.  To encourage the participation of the financial sector, we shall strengthen our efforts to publicise our competitive capital market and highlight our edge in developing green financial products.  AA will also explore the feasibility of financing through green bonds.