Reg Roundup: China and Russia swap Rmb150 bln; HK courts Thai renminbi business; China taxes coal, oil and gas, sugar

China and Russia sign a slew of finance and trade deals, including a Rmb150 bln swap agreement; The HKMA courts Thai renminbi business with special promotions for the Chinese currency; China's Ministry of Finance announces up to 10% taxes on coal, oil and gas, while the Ministry of Commerce passes sugar tariff quotas.