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China's yuan strengthened against the U.S. dollar as President Trump softened his Greenland rhetoric and exporters sold foreign exchange. The yuan reached a high of 6.9615 before rising 0.02%. Analysts expect continued FX sales from exporters to support the yuan, alongside potential foreign inflows into Chinese equities. The People's Bank of China set the midpoint rate at 7.0019, indicating a controlled approach to currency appreciation. The U.S. dollar remains mixed due to geopolitical concerns and economic data, while the yuan is expected to stay strong amid ongoing FX settlements.
On Thursday (22nd), the China Foreign Exchange Trade System announced the central parity rate of the RMB against the US dollar, which was lowered by 5 points to 7.0019 per US dollar
The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around a central reference rate, or "midpoint."Previous close 6.9640
Chinese lending to Africa dropped to $2.1 billion in 2024, marking a significant decline as the country shifts its strategy from large infrastructure projects to smaller, commercially viable initiatives. This change is reflected in the increasing use of yuan-denominated loans, with all infrastructure loans to Kenya in 2024 being in yuan. The focus has shifted towards strategic partnerships and targeted financing, with only six projects funded across the continent, highlighting a more cautious approach to lending.
Suzhou's 15th Five-Year Plan aims to enhance the innovative use of digital RMB across the city and various sectors. The proposal, issued by the Suzhou Municipal Party Committee, emphasizes improving the financial service system, implementing a plan for the high-quality development of digital finance, promoting AI and finance integration, and establishing a national key laboratory for digital finance.
