China
Argentina activates Chinese swap lines
Central bank says move will boost reserves but observer says it is unlikely to strengthen peso
Crackdown on internet firms is ‘basically done’ – PBoC party chief
Guo Shuqing’s comment comes as Ant Group founder Jack Ma cedes control of company
E-yuan uptake disappointing, former PBoC researcher says
Xie Ping argues consumer cash needs already met by other services
The strong dollar, global inflation and global recession
Steve Kamin asks whether the Fed’s tight policy is pushing the world towards recession
Shoppers in Hong Kong encouraged to use e-yuan
PBoC’s mainland expansion of digital renminbi continues
PBoC keeps lending rates unchanged
Analysts expect central bank to cut key lending rates in coming months to support property sector
The rise of non-SDR currency reserves
New Cofer data release may show an overall fall in FX reserves, writes Gary Smith
PBoC increases liquidity support as slowdown increases
Retail sales and property prices fell further in November while investment and production slowed
Georgieva says China talks ‘fruitful’ despite limited progress
Restructuring problems are key focus for IMF and World Bank after debt levels hit new high
China needs dollar reserves to bolster renminbi – Eichengreen
Authorities must reassure global markets to make renminbi reserve currency, paper argues
PBoC reports rise in gold reserves for first time since 2019
Analysts say the move is part of China’s ongoing efforts to diversify its vast dollar-denominated assets
Banknotes: October to December 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
People: October to December 2022
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
China cuts reserve requirement ratio for banks
Change to ratio will release funds for banks to help hard-hit industries, says the PBoC
PBoC pushes big techs to hand over user data, report says
Some tech firms are resisting order to supply information to PBoC-led credit-scoring firms
PBoC eases rules to lure foreign bond investors
New rules include allowing foreign investors to conduct FX trades with more financial institutions
PBoC keeps key lending rates stable
China’s central bank maintains reference rate for mortgages but calls on banks to support developers
Chinese MPC member calls for 5% growth target in 2023
China faces "difficulty" in sustaining strong annual growth from now to 2035, Liu Shijin says
PBoC keeps key lending rate unchanged
Central bank sticks to accommodative policy as China faces slowdown
Chinese regulators throw lifeline to struggling developers
Hong Kong-listed mainland property stocks surge as banks told to offer loan extensions
PBoC increases aid for troubled real estate sector
Latest measure expands bond scheme to $34.5 billion and offers developers help with debt issuance
China’s CBDC will have “managed” anonymity, says PBoC governor
Yi Gang says authorities must balance between protecting privacy and fighting illicit activity
PBoC welcomes anti-corruption probe into deputy governor
PBoC removes Fan Yifei from list of top officials and releases statement supporting investigation
Chinese authorities: NPL levels are little changed
PBoC governor Yi Gang vows to resolve property sector risks as another developer defaults