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Yuan Soars as China Aims to Ditch Dollar Dependence

3/3/2026

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The yuan rose 4.4% against the U.S. dollar in 2025 and about 2% in 2026.
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has scrapped reserve requirements for forex forward contracts.
Analysts say the PBOC may deploy further strategies to stabilize the yuan.
President Xi Jinping (China) emphasizes a strong yuan as part of a push to curb U.S. dollar dependence in trade, with directives to halt dollar-denominated iron ore purchases.

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Story summary

The yuan rose 4.4% against the U.S. dollar in 2025 and about 2% in 2026.
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has scrapped reserve requirements for forex forward contracts.
Analysts say the PBOC may deploy further strategies to stabilize the yuan.
President Xi Jinping (China) emphasizes a strong yuan as part of a push to curb U.S. dollar dependence in trade, with directives to halt dollar-denominated iron ore purchases.