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The article looks at the internationalization of the Chinese renminbi (RMB) as an opportunity for China to promote its exchange rate reform and to open the capital account of the country. Six preconditions are identified that are said to be important for a currency to acquire worldwide reputation and international convertibility. The role of offshore markets in RMB internationalization is discussed. It explores the marketization of RMB exchange and interest rates or an open capital account.

The article reports on the internationalization of the Chinese currency, the renminbi. It is a process wherein the Chinese currency crosses the border and becomes an accepted gauge of value, payment and wealth storage. Some of its benefits will include making the currency exchange rate more flexible and determined by market forces, Chinese banks developing more monetary financial derivatives and helping for the overseas development of domestic banks.

The article reports on the international pressure for China to appreciate the value of the renminbi. It reports that its exchange rate has been pegged to the dollar since 1994. During this time, China's trade surplus and foreign exchange soared giving the international community the impression that the Chinese government is undervaluing its currency. China has been gradually appreciating its currency since 2005 which has affected its exports.

The article focuses on decline of Chinese currency Renminbi (RMB) against the U.S. dollar as a reason for other countries to depreciate their currencies. Topics include increased cuts in RMB exchange rates, cut in the Reverse Repo Rate (RRR) by the central bank of China, strength against the U.S. dollar by RBM since 1997, depreciation of Euro and the Japanese yen against U.S. dollar, slow economic growth and lack of inclination of China for competitive currency devaluation.

The article focuses on the possibility for a reserve-currency status to weaken yuan. It mentions that transit fees for passing the Suez canal are denominated in Special Drawing Rights, a basket of currencies used by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as its unit of account. It notes that the decision of the IMF will force companies around the world to buy yuan-denominated assets as soon as possible.

Presents an interview of People's Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan about the call for China to revalue its currency, the renminbi (RMB). RMB exchange rate; Preparations needed for the reform of the RMB exchange rate regime; Goal of the reform; State of the RMB exchange rate regime since 1994.

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.

The article reports that the Chinese renminbi strengthened for the 41st time in 2013 to a record 6.1024 per U.S. dollar on December 31, 2013.

This article discusses the appreciation of the Chinese currency, renminbi, against the U.S. dollar in May 2009. According to analysts, the growth shows the strong status of the yuan amid the financial market crisis. They attribute the appreciation to the internationalization efforts of renminbi and the weak U.S. dollar. They expect the trend to continue in the short run.

The article focuses on the strength of yuan against the U.S. dollar. The Chinese Foreign Exchange Trade System announced that the central parity rate for the dollar was 8.0472 yuan, falling below 8.05 yuan. The Chinese currency has increased an accumulated 2.77 percent against the dollar from its pre-evaluation level.