China 10-Year Yield Hits 2-Week Low

2026-03-26 04:16 By Czyrill Jean Coloma 1 min. read

China’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 1.81% on Thursday, marking its lowest level in two weeks, as investors sought safer assets amid uncertainty over the Middle East conflict.

The US reportedly delivered a 15-point proposal to Iran, aimed at ending the ongoing tensions.

However, uncertainty lingered after Iranian state media reported a negative response, citing a senior political-security official who outlined a counterproposal.

Meanwhile, US President Trump is scheduled to visit China from May 14 to 15, his first trip to the country in eight years.

The visit, closely watched by global markets, had been postponed due to the Iran war.

Trump also confirmed plans to host President Xi Jinping in Washington later this year.

During the Beijing visit, both sides are expected to sign goodwill agreements on trade, including in agriculture and airplane parts.

Discussions are also likely to touch on areas of deep tension, particularly Taiwan, where little progress is anticipated.



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China 10-Year Yield Hits 2-Week Low
China’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 1.81% on Thursday, marking its lowest level in two weeks, as investors sought safer assets amid uncertainty over the Middle East conflict. The US reportedly delivered a 15-point proposal to Iran, aimed at ending the ongoing tensions. However, uncertainty lingered after Iranian state media reported a negative response, citing a senior political-security official who outlined a counterproposal. Meanwhile, US President Trump is scheduled to visit China from May 14 to 15, his first trip to the country in eight years. The visit, closely watched by global markets, had been postponed due to the Iran war. Trump also confirmed plans to host President Xi Jinping in Washington later this year. During the Beijing visit, both sides are expected to sign goodwill agreements on trade, including in agriculture and airplane parts. Discussions are also likely to touch on areas of deep tension, particularly Taiwan, where little progress is anticipated.
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