The appointment comes at a time when the Chinese economy is cooling with record low retail sales, and is showing signs of stress from U.S. sanctions. On Tuesday, in a strategic move China has appointed Zhu Hexin as the vice… Read More ›
People’s Bank of China
Policy debate on China’s monetary policy rages as economy faces strong headwinds
China will require an active and dynamic support system for its fiscal and regulatory policies so that it can mitigate the challenges posed by the deepening trade war with the United States. A slowdown in China’s economy due to its… Read More ›
China’s yuan could weaken if the Feds stick to 3 interest rate hikes in 2018
The following is a brief outlook on the future of the Chinese yuan against the greenback in 2018. The results of a Reuters poll indicate that the bulk of the gains, the Chinese yuan has so far registered is likely… Read More ›
China pushes private investments in its weak manufacturing sector; has global ambition
By placing private funds in its manufacturing sector, which has been traditionally weak at best, China is aiming to capitalize the experience it has gained with its European partners and boost this sector which has been plagued by a host… Read More ›
Foreign payment card companies need not enter into JV to operate in China: People’s Bank of China
Foreign payment card companies face more hurdles in China: its central bank has clarified, it cannot officially process their application for operating in China. On Wednesday, China’s central bank has stated, Chinese regulations do not require foreign payment card firms… Read More ›
South Korea and China extend currency swap deal for another 3 years
The deal puts in place a system to tackle a shortfall of cash in case of any emergency and adds to existing financial safety nets. On Friday, South Korea stated it has agreed to extend a currency swap deal, which… Read More ›
The prospects of a currency swap deal between China and South Korea appear to be “optimistic”
The $56 billion swap deal is South Korea’s largest ever currency swap deal, accounting for nearly 45% of its swap arrangements. The deal is likely to cement economic ties and act as an additional layer of a safety net. A… Read More ›