China forex News
China`s foreign exchange reserves unexpectedly fell below the closely watched $3 trillion level in January for the first time in nearly six years, even as authorities tried to curb outflows by tightening capital controls.
China`s mountain of foreign exchange reserves dropped around $19 billion in September to a five-year low, government data showed, with the central bank spending heavily to defend its currency against capital outflows.
China's foreign exchange reserves, the highest in the world, dropped to USD 3.201 trillion at the end of last month, down from June's USD 3.205 trillion amid concerns over capital outflows.
A large portion of China`s reserves are held in U.S. Treasuries. Last week, traders suspected China of selling Treasuries.
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