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China Pushes Yuan's Global Status Amid Iron Ore Shift

3/3/2026

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  • Ahead of China's annual two sessions, officials emphasize reducing financial risks and fighting political corruption as goals of President Xi Jinping.
  • The Australia–China iron ore trade has shifted from price talks to currency use.
  • China Mineral Resources Group directed traders to avoid US dollar-denominated iron ore from BHP.
  • The move supports President Xi Jinping's goal to raise the yuan's global status toward a reserve currency, outlined in a 2024 Qiushi speech.