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Thursday, April 17, 2025

China's Dedollarization Drive: A New Era of Currency Competition

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China's Dedollarization Drive: A New Era of Currency Competition

The global financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as China intensifies its efforts to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar—a process known as dedollarization. This movement is not solely about replacing the dollar but about reshaping international trade, finance, and geopolitical influence.


China's Dedollarization Strategy

China's dedollarization approach is multifaceted, aiming to:

  • Promote the Renminbi (RMB) in Global Trade: China is encouraging the use of its currency in international transactions, particularly with countries in the ASEAN region. In 2024, cross-border RMB settlements in ASEAN exceeded 5.8 trillion yuan, marking a 120% increase from 2021.

  • Develop Alternative Financial Systems: To reduce dependence on U.S.-dominated systems like SWIFT, China has established the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), facilitating RMB-denominated transactions.

  • Expand the Digital Yuan (e-CNY): China's central bank digital currency (CBDC) has seen substantial growth, with over 7 trillion yuan ($986 billion) in transactions by mid-2024. The digital yuan aims to enhance the RMB's global reach and offer an alternative to dollar-based digital payments.


Progress and Challenges

While China's dedollarization efforts have gained momentum, several challenges persist:

  • Limited Global Adoption: Despite growth, the RMB's share in global payments remains modest. As of 2023, it accounted for 4.3% of global payments, surpassing the Japanese yen but still trailing behind the U.S. dollar (47%) and the euro (23%). 

  • Capital Controls: China's strict capital controls hinder the RMB's liquidity and its potential as a global reserve currency.

  • Trust and Transparency: Global investors often express concerns about China's regulatory environment and the transparency of its financial systems, which can deter widespread adoption of the RMB.


The Role of BRICS

The BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—are collectively exploring dedollarization strategies:

  • BRICS Pay: An initiative to develop a decentralized payment system facilitating transactions in local currencies, aiming to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and SWIFT.

  • Petroyuan Discussions: Russia has proposed denominating oil trades in yuan, a move that could challenge the dollar's dominance in energy markets.

  • Common Currency Considerations: While discussions about a unified BRICS currency exist, significant economic disparities and differing monetary policies among member nations make this a complex endeavor.


A Multipolar Currency Future?

The global financial system is gradually shifting towards a more multipolar structure: Diversification of Reserves: Countries are increasingly diversifying their foreign exchange reserves, reducing the proportion held in U.S. dollars.

  • Emergence of Regional Currencies: Currencies like the euro and the RMB are gaining traction in regional trade agreements and financial transactions.

  • Technological Advancements: The rise of digital currencies and blockchain technology is facilitating alternative payment systems, potentially reducing the dominance of traditional currencies. While the U.S. dollar remains the predominant global reserve currency, these developments indicate a gradual move towards a more diversified and multipolar currency landscape.


In conclusion, China's dedollarization efforts, bolstered by technological innovations and strategic alliances like BRICS, are reshaping the global financial order. While the transition to a multipolar currency system will be gradual and complex, the foundations for such a shift are increasingly evident.


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Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
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Thursday, May 16, 2019

New Twist In The Trade War: China Devalues Its Currency

First, it was a little bit of tariff on a few exports, then a lot of tariff on a lot of exports, and now almost the entirety of exports. Then it was not enough to not buy from Huawei. Disrupt that company's supply chain in America. China could bring Apple's market value down by 500 billion dollars just like that if it wanted. They only design the iPhone in California. 100% of the manufacturing happens in China. America importing from China is not just consumer goods, although one can imagine Walmart very worried right now. A big chunk of imports from China goes into bits and pieces that result in goods produced and services rendered by American companies.

So the escalation was going to be painful all around.

But then the news is China has let its currency slide by just enough points that Trump's tariffs have been completely neutralized. The move is obvious. It could not have taken a lot of thinking.

One wonders what Trump and Xi will talk about when they meet in Japan next month.


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