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Xi wants yuan’s global punch to match Chinese economic might

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Neil DenslowFebruary 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Xi wants yuan’s global punch to match Chinese economic might
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President Xi Jinping has expressed China's desire for its currency, the yuan, to achieve global reserve currency status. In a commentary published in Qiushi, the Communist Party's ideology journal, Xi emphasized the need for a "powerful currency" to match China's economic strength. He stated that the yuan should be widely used in international trade, investment, and foreign exchange markets. These comments, originally made in a 2024 speech to officials, highlight China's ambition to increase the yuan's influence in global finance. The goal is for the yuan to become a significant player alongside other major reserve currencies. This push reflects China's broader aim to exert greater influence on the world stage.

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Qiushi 40% Communist Party 60% yuan 70% China 80% Xi Jinping ×290%

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yuan 100% global reserve currency 90% chinese economy 70% foreign exchange markets 60% international trade 60% world finance 50% economic might 40%

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