Core Viewpoint - The foreign exchange market in China has shown strong resilience and vitality in the first half of the year, with significant growth in cross-border income and expenditure, exceeding market expectations [1][2]. Group 1: Foreign Exchange Market Performance - In the first half of the year, the total cross-border income and expenditure of non-bank sectors reached $7.6 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 10.4%, marking a historical high for the same period [1]. - The net inflow of cross-border funds for non-bank sectors was $127.3 billion, continuing the trend of net inflows observed since the second half of last year [1]. - The foreign exchange market maintained a basic balance in supply and demand, with a bank settlement and sale deficit of $25.3 billion, transitioning from a deficit in January to a surplus in May and June [1]. Group 2: Policy and Reform Initiatives - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has made progress in facilitating cross-border trade and investment, with over $700 billion in related businesses processed in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 11% [2]. - Six new banks have initiated foreign exchange business reforms, bringing the total to 22 banks, which have identified over 20,000 first-class clients, an increase of 23% from the end of last year [2]. - The foreign exchange management policies have been expanded to include small and medium-sized enterprises, enhancing the convenience of cross-border trade [2][3]. Group 3: Foreign Investment Trends - Foreign investment in RMB-denominated assets has remained stable, with foreign holdings of domestic RMB bonds exceeding $600 billion, at a historically high level [2]. - In the first half of the year, foreign investors net increased their holdings of domestic stocks and funds by $10.1 billion [2]. - The market value of domestic bonds and stocks held by foreign investors accounts for approximately 3%-4%, with expectations for gradual increases in foreign allocations to RMB assets supported by multiple positive factors [2]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The foreign exchange market is expected to maintain stable operations, supported by high-quality economic development, steady progress in opening up, and increasing resilience in the foreign exchange market [3]. - The RMB exchange rate is likely to remain stable at a reasonable and balanced level under favorable conditions [3].
有韧性有活力 外汇市场平稳运行（权威发布）
Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-07-22 21:51