The government has recently conducted its third offshore bond sale in Macau, with a staggering amount of 5 billion yuan (US$685 million). This follows the successful debut 2 billion yuan issue in 2019 and last year's 3 billion yuan sale. The purpose of this bond issue, as stated by China's Ministry of Finance, is to provide support for Macau's financial sector development and ensure the appropriate diversification of its economy.