The timing of this BIS initiative is very fortuitous because Asia is facing a very challenging time after the havoc with the Asian currency crisis over the past twelve months.

• 国际结算银行在香港设立办事处的时间，刚巧是亚洲货币危机在过去十二个月造成破坏之后，亚洲面对艰巨挑战的时刻。