With State Council approval, the People's Bank of China and the Monetary Authority of Macao renewed their bilateral currency swap agreement and upgraded it into a standing swap arrangement with an open-ended term. The swap size was increased from CNY 30bn/MOP 34bn to CNY 50bn/MOP 57bn, with the stated aim of supporting financial stability in both jurisdictions, facilitating bilateral economic and trade links, and promoting the稳健 development of Macao’s offshore renminbi market.