Chatham House

China’s $1.2 trillion trade surplus will increase calls for a stronger renminbi. Don’t expect much

A stronger currency may be coming but policymakers in Beijing face two dilemmas that will limit their appetite for exchange ...
Council on Foreign Relations

China’s Currency is Now Facing Substantial Appreciation Pressure

China wants a slow, managed move in its currency. The market—and China’s trading partners—may not be as patient.

Why economists got free trade with China so wrong

With the year coming to a close, we're sharing our most popular Planet Money bonus episode of 2025! As U.S. trade with China exploded in the early 2000's, American manufacturing began to shrivel.
The New York Times

China’s Weak Currency Is Powering Its Exports and Drawing Criticism

China’s renminbi is lagging the currencies of key trading partners, making Chinese goods and services cheap and helping to drive exports. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from Beijing A night at the ...
The New York Times

I.M.F. Prods China, Gently, on Its Weak Currency

Caught between Beijing and the Trump administration, the International Monetary Fund offered mild criticism of China for relying too heavily on exports. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from Beijing China ...
Reuters

China's central bank vows crackdown on virtual currency, flags stablecoin concerns

BEIJING, Nov 29 (Reuters) - China's central bank reaffirmed its tough stance on virtual currencies on Saturday, warning of a resurgence in speculation and vowing to crack down on illegal activities ...