潘功胜：人民币国际地位的稳步提升，是国际货币体系变革的一个重要特征

Group 1 - The People's Bank of China is committed to deepening financial openness and cooperation to enhance financial security and support high-quality development in line with China's modernization goals [1] - Financial sector institutional openness is steadily advancing, with significant improvements in market connectivity and mechanisms like Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Bond Connect, facilitating foreign investment in China's financial markets [1] - As of the end of July, foreign institutions and individuals held over 10 trillion yuan in China's domestic stocks, bonds, and deposits, with stock holdings exceeding 3 trillion yuan and bond holdings over 4 trillion yuan [1] Group 2 - The international status of the renminbi is steadily rising, with the establishment of bilateral currency swap agreements with 32 countries and regions, enhancing the offshore renminbi market [2] - The renminbi has become the largest currency for China's external payments, the third-largest trade financing currency globally, and ranks third in the IMF's Special Drawing Rights basket [2] - The construction of international financial centers is progressing, with Shanghai being supported as a global hub for renminbi asset allocation and risk management [2] Group 3 - The business environment is becoming more friendly and inclusive, with significant improvements in cross-border trade and investment facilitation, and the establishment of a diversified cross-border payment system [3] - The financial risk prevention capabilities under the open financial framework are being enhanced, with a focus on monitoring and assessing cross-border financial risks [3]