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Discusses rumors that Chinese leaders will abandon their policy of linking China's currency to the U.S. dollar. China's policy regarding the yuan; Possibility that China plans to revalue its currency; Impact of such rumors on the U.S. dollar; Advantages of a stronger currency for China; Views of analysts and money managers; Significance of comments by Guo Shuqing, head of the foreign exchange department of China's central bank; How China has kept growth on track; Outlook.

The article discusses British Columbia's bid to house a trading hub in Vancouver for the Chinese currency Renminbi that could mean an easier flow of trade and investment between Canada and China, according to Bruce Flexman, former head of trade lobby group AdvantageBC. Topics mentioned include a brief overview of China's trading economy, reportedly the largest in the world, the other benefits the deal would bring to both countries, and why Vancouver is chosen as the new home of the trading hub.

The article explores the effort of China to establish itself as underwriter of the global economic system. China aims to open new trade networks and transit routes for exports, enrich underdeveloped border areas, internationalize the renminbi, and establish a new monetary order. It also spearheaded the creation of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the New Development Bank (NDB).

The article focuses on the economic philosophy of mercantilism in relation to international markets in 2008. Particular attention is given to the growth of manufacturing jobs in China, led by an artificially cheap currency known as the renminbi. The renminbi has put several competing countries at an economic disadvantage. Similar practices appear in the energy trade by countries like Russia and Venezuela. Provided is an in-depth analysis of this trend in global trading.

The article examines the condition of the global economy following the Brexit referendum as of 2018. Topics include the growth and dominance of the western economies, the potential trade war between the U.S. and the European Union (EU) as EU plans to replace the dollar as the international transactions and the efforts of China to make its own currency renminbi as the international currency.

The article discusses Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to the U.S. in April 2006 as well as global economic issues. The Group of Seven industrialized nations has asked Chinese economic leaders to let the value of the yuan rise in order to alleviate problems of global economic balance. The author argues, however, that if Hu were to do that many Chinese factories and businesses would be forced to close. Zhou Xiaochuan, China's Central bank chief, has proposed a two to three year plan to balance world trade.

Offers advice that could help the U.S. shrink its trade deficit with China. The need for Americans to save more so they are not relying on foreign lending to fund the federal government; Issue of China's undervalued currency, the yuan; Call for aggressive enforcement of trade law; Topic of defending intellectual property; Advantages of reopening the World Trade Organization regarding China.

Explains why, with Asian currencies held steady, the euro is bearing the brunt of the U.S. dollar's fall. The euro's rise to record heights; Performance of other world currencies, including the Chinese yen; How U.S. policymakers have abandoned a strong-dollar policy in order to boost exports and sustain growth; Japan's manipulation of the yen-dollar rate; View that the euro's rise will do little to correct the trade gap; Focus on the issue at the February 2004 meeting of Europe's G-7 finance ministers.

The article presents a roundtable of discussion about Germany as an international hub for the Chinese currency renminbi in 2013. It states that Europe, has a strong interest in the expanding cross-border business of China since it is a major trade partner of the Asian country. According to the author, Germany is open to the idea of trading currency with China to help increase the value of renminbi.

The article examines the escalating trade war between China and the U.S. which has left the U.S. with a cheap currency and a strong economy and how these will have dangerous repercussions for the global economy. Topics covered include decision of China to drop the yuan through a rate of seven against the dollar in response to latest round of tariffs launched by the U.S. against Chinese imports, and how the trade war is dampening the growth of other economies.

The article reports on the move of the Australian government to agree with the direct trading of its currency with the Chinese renminbi in 2013. It mentions that the effect of the deal will be observed once China has the control on the capital. According to the author, the deal will help reduce transaction costs and boost bilateral trade between the countries.

The article discusses the revaluation of the Chinese yuan and its impact on international trade relations. China abandoned the 11-year-old peg of its currency, the yuan, at 8.28 to the dollar. The eventual economic and political effects of the revaluation will depend on how far and how fast the yuan moves from now on. Such a slight revaluation is unlikely to do much to slow China's fast-expanding economy. In addition, the economy is looking better balanced: there are signs that consumer spending is doing more to support the economy, alongside fixed investment and exports. An unfortunate side effect of China's attempts to cool its domestic economy has been an exploding trade surplus, because import growth has softened while exports have remained robust. In June, China's exports rose by 30.6%, year-on-year, while imports grew by just 15.1%, widening the monthly trade surplus to $9.7 billion. Revaluing the yuan should make some of the tensions created by all this less acute.

The article focuses on China's currency. The combination of rising political pressure from America and technical adjustments to China's foreign-exchange trading system has convinced investors that the Chinese authorities are about to end the yuan's decade-old peg at around 8.28 to the dollar. In fact, diplomatic niceties matter less to the Chinese authorities than does national pride. They do not want to be seen to bow to foreign pressure about the yuan, and are loth to reward speculators. Both factors suggest that China will try to move when markets and foreign governments least expect it. In any case, any shift in the yuan's peg may prove underwhelming. Though details differ, most economists reckon China has three broad options. On balance, incrementalism is likely to win out. That implies that the eventual change will be less monumental for the world economy than many expect. Further, a small Chinese revaluation would have virtually no impact on America's vast external deficit. More uncertain is how a Chinese currency shift would affect asset prices, particularly of American bonds.

Interviews Greg Dixon, Chairman of the China-Australia Chamber of Commerce (AustCham), about the potential for a free trade area (FTA) between China and Australia, renminbi appreciation and the economy. Signficance of Australia's recognition of China's market economy status and the establishment of a FTA; Sectors to be most intensely negotiated during FTA negotiations; Benefits of a potential FTA to Australian businesses in China.

Discusses rumors that Chinese leaders will abandon their policy of linking China's currency to the U.S. dollar. China's policy regarding the yuan; Possibility that China plans to revalue its currency; Impact of such rumors on the U.S. dollar; Advantages of a stronger currency for China; Views of analysts and money managers; Significance of comments by Guo Shuqing, head of the foreign exchange department of China's central bank; How China has kept growth on track; Outlook.

In tough economic times, politicians need someone to blame. And today the rich world's scapegoat is China. U.S. manufacturers and congressmen claim that, by keeping the yuan artificially low, China is stealing jobs from America and causing a record trade deficit. China-bashing is also popular in Japan. In the euro area too, politicians and businessmen are complaining that because China refuses to let the yuan rise against the dollar, the euro is bearing an unfair share of the burden of dollar depreciation. It is true that China is running a $120 billion trade surplus with America, but China's total surplus is small--it runs deficits with some other countries--and many economists forecast that it may turn into a deficit in 2004. Despite foreigners' complaints about the country's rampant export growth, imports have grown even faster. At a time when developed economies remain fragile, China's robust demand should be welcomed. China may not be guilty of all the charges: nor is it completely innocent. Even if critics exaggerate the extent to which China is to blame for job losses, the yuan is clearly undervalued.

The article opines that the devaluation of Chinese currency yuan has a positive impact on the Indian economy. It informs that India's capital goods imports from China has become cheaper, and small-scale industries can use Chinese capital goods and generate greater employment. Topics discussed include Chinese electronic goods imports, India's trade deficit with China, and India's productivity.

The article focuses on efforts being made by China to challenge the U.S.-dominated world market, which includes promoting the use of the Chinese yuan for international trade and investment purposes. Topics discussed include the Chinese government's strategy for the internationalization of the yuan and its initiative to change the international financial architecture including reforming the voting and quota system observed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The author comments on the major changes in Sino-U.S. trade that illustrate the growth of China as the world's biggest market. Topics covered include the modernization drive in China, the growth in the U.S. exports to China and the reasons behind the interest of the Chinese investors in the U.S. Also mentioned is the internationalization process of the Renminbi.

The article offers information on the Bank of China in Hong Kong in China, which has urged overseas issuers to get better acquainted with the offshore renminbi products on offer. It states that according to Tony Wang, deputy general manager of global markets of the bank, the economic uncertainty in the Eurozone had provided a good reason for European and U.S. corporations to tap the offshore renminbi market, particularly for those who have large operations in mainland China. It mentions that he advised new entrants to the market to familiarise themselves with the currency and the policies that had been in put in place to-date to govern its internationalization.

The article focuses on the economic philosophy of mercantilism in relation to international markets in 2008. Particular attention is given to the growth of manufacturing jobs in China, led by an artificially cheap currency known as the renminbi. The renminbi has put several competing countries at an economic disadvantage. Similar practices appear in the energy trade by countries like Russia and Venezuela. Provided is an in-depth analysis of this trend in global trading.

The author reflects on the issues about trade deficit incurred by the U.S. from its trade of goods and services with China. The author notes that the trade deficit is a result of overvaluation of the U.S. dollar that increased the import of Chinese and Asian products. In addition, the trade deficit has pushed China to undervalue its Yuan which allows it to create more employment and provide growth for state-owned businesses.

The article looks at the value of the American dollar. In January 2002 one euro bought 86 cents: this week it was worth almost $1.32. The dollar has thus lost 35% against the euro, but by how much has it fallen against a basket of currencies, weighted by their importance in America's trade? The chart shows the two indices published by America's Federal Reserve. The lower line shows the dollar's average fall against seven major currencies, such as the euro, the Canadian dollar and the pound. The upper line, the Fed's broad index, tracks the dollar against 27 currencies, including those of emerging economies, such as Mexico and China. This makes a huge difference: the euro (against which the dollar has fallen by most) has a weight of 34% in the narrow index but only 19% in the broad index. But the dollar has risen against the Mexican peso in the past couple of years and has been fixed against the Chinese yuan.

The article observes that 8.3 and 1.19, 4 and 0.4, 175 and 1,639 are very powerful numbers. If in coming months any of them changes drastically, the world will change: 8.3 is how many Chinese renminbi can be purchased with $1 U.S.; 1.19 is the number of U.S. dollars needed to buy 1 euro; 4 percent is the projected rate of growth of the U.S. economy this year, while 0.4 is how much Europe will probably grow this year; 175 is the millions of dollars U.S. President George W. Bush already has available to fund his re-election campaign; 1,639 is the number of U.S. soldiers killed and wounded in Iraq since Bush announced the end of major combat in May. These are important numbers because each summarizes a trend with global consequences. The transatlantic relationship is not good--and the combination of a strong euro and the U.S. electoral campaign will not improve it. There are many frictions, resentments and misunderstandings, among them the Iraq war and trade.

Focuses on the international trade relations of China as of October 2003. Total imports in China in 2002; Overall trade surplus with the U.S.; Discussion on accusations that China is keeping its yuan currency too low.

The article discusses think tank Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum's report which concludes that China is working to fulfill its promise of a global monetary order by creating a multi-currency, less dollar-reliant global monetary system. Topics discussed include challenges to the creation of a global multi-currency system, the report's claim that the renminbi (RMB) has displaced euro as the international trade's second most used currency, and the internationalization of RMB.

The article reports on corporates' growing interest in the Shanghai, China pilot free trade zone (FTZ). Topics discussed include the devaluation of the renminbi (RMB) in August 2015 and the Chinese State Council's priorities in terms of tasks and reform measures to be implemented nationwide including making the RMB convertible under its capital account.

The article highlights the victories of domestic manufacturers in terms of changes in trade policy toward China. Topics discussed include the U.S. Commerce Department's decision to allow the imposition of anti-subsidy duties on Chinese imports, the introduction of legislation that would penalize China for its alleged undervalued currency, and China's acceptance of the non-market economy status until 2016.

This section offers news briefs on offshore Chinese renminbi (RMB) as of August 2013. Luxembourg became the eighth-ranked country for RMB payments by value in July 2013 after its RMB payment growth rose by 86 year-on-year. An initiative to promote RMB trade between Hong Kong and Malaysia was launched by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Bank of Negara Malaysia.

The article reports that the growth of renminbi (RMB) trade settlement has the ability to change the face of the global trade. Overseas counterparts to Chinese exporters are restricted by limited access to RMB. Interest in settling trade transactions in RMB is widereaching as any corporate that trades with China is keen to take advantage of the potential that it offers.

Highlights the testimony of National Association of Manufacturers member Falco Plastics Inc. before the U.S. Congress that Chinese currency manipulation distorted the company's global trade environment. Increase in imports from China; Amount of U.S. dollars bought by China in order to keep the yuan pegged at its 1994 level.