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China In Context

Trouble for the yuan

Nov 14, 2023
Discussions on China's economic challenges including the yuan's depreciation, foreign disillusionment, and regulatory crackdown on tech companies. Effects of a weaker yuan and trade tensions with the US. Xi Jinping's role in centralizing financial control. Concerns about financial stability and local government debt. China's vision for technology and green economy development.
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Quick takeaways

  • The sharp depreciation of China's currency, the yuan, against the US dollar reflects foreign disillusionment with China's economic prospects and policy making.
  • The Chinese government's focus on stability and risk management is evident through their centralized control of financial regulation and measures taken to stabilize the economy.

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The struggle of the Chinese yuan against the US dollar

The Chinese currency, Yuan, has been struggling to hold ground against the US dollar throughout the year, reaching a 16-year low in November 2023. Efforts have been made by the People's Bank of China to stabilize the currency, refixing the yuan-dollar rate to prevent further depreciation. However, a weak yuan benefits Chinese exporters but creates tension in trade relations, particularly with the United States.

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