CCTV News: The Ministry of Finance issued a notice on matters related to the first renewal of book-based interest-bearing treasury bonds (eight periods) in 2025. The renewed treasury bond is a one-year fixed-rate interest-bearing bond. The total face value of competitive bidding for the renewed issuance of treasury bonds is 170 billion yuan, and additional bids for Class A members are conducted. The face rate of the renewed treasury bond issuance this time is the same as the previous treasury bonds issued for the same period, at 1.37%. The interest rate start date and redemption arrangements for the renewed issuance of treasury bonds are the same as those of the previous issuance of the same period. Interest calculation will begin on April 15, 2025, and principal and interest will be paid once upon maturity. On April 15, 2026 (postponed on holidays), the principal and interest will be repaid.