李迅雷：强货币支撑强金融，人民币国际化与上海国际金融中心建设同频共进

Core Viewpoint - The construction of Shanghai as an international financial center is closely linked to the internationalization of the Renminbi (RMB), which is seen as essential for enhancing China's economic development and global financial influence [2][3]. Group 1: RMB Internationalization Progress - The internationalization of the RMB has made significant progress in recent years, particularly in cross-border payment ratios, the coverage of clearing systems, and the growth of international cooperation projects [2]. - Despite these advancements, the current level of RMB internationalization does not match China's global economic standing, indicating substantial room for improvement [2]. - External factors driving the RMB's internationalization include challenges to the dollar's global dominance, shifts in the world economic landscape, and increasing demand for RMB cross-border settlements due to geopolitical tensions [2]. Group 2: Implications for Shanghai's Financial Center Development - The development of Shanghai as an international financial center is deemed essential for supporting the growth of the RMB offshore market, which is crucial for the RMB's internationalization [3]. - A higher international status of the RMB will enhance the influence and reach of Shanghai as a financial hub, necessitating collaborative efforts to promote RMB internationalization [3]. - Accelerating the RMB's internationalization is expected to facilitate the opening and development of financial markets, thereby improving the quality of the real economy [2][3].