Yuan T Lee, winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry and ICSU President.

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Helped by the yuan's strong value, the issuance of offshore yuan bonds so far this year has exceeded 140 billion yuan, Mr. Lee said.

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Mr. Lee said yuan bond issuance outside of China in 2013 could top last year's 170 billion yuan, and even reach 200 billion yuan.

WSJ: U.K. Banks Sell $245 Million Dim Sum Bonds in Singapore