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Can China’s roaring trade engine power the yuan’s challenge to the US dollar?

South China Morning PostEN 2 min read 100% complete by Sylvia MaMarch 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Can China’s roaring trade engine power the yuan’s challenge to the US dollar?
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China is strategically promoting the yuan's international use, aiming to challenge the US dollar's dominance. This effort, backed by President Xi Jinping's vision to establish China as a financial "powerhouse," includes encouraging the use of yuan in international trade. A recent example involves China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) reportedly instructing traders to avoid US dollar-denominated iron ore purchases from Australian miner BHP. Xi Jinping emphasized the need for a "strong currency" with global reserve status as a key priority, acknowledging that while China is a major financial country, it is not yet a financial "superpower." These efforts are part of a long-term strategy to elevate the yuan's global standing.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Qiushi 40% Communist Party 50% Two Sessions ×260% BHP 60% Australia ×270% China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) 70% United States dollar 80% Yuan 80% Xi Jinping ×390% China ×7100%

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yuan 100% us dollar 90% china 80% trade 70% currency 60% financial powerhouse 60% xi jinping 50% iron ore 50% two sessions 40%

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China

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