Can China use a widening US yield gap to build on the yuan’s global role?
- Posted on October 9, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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China has an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen the yuan's international position by capitalizing on widening interest rate differentials with the United States. As US Treasury yields climb higher, the yuan's more attractive carry trade dynamics could incentivize global investors and trading partners to increase their currency holdings and cross-border transactions in yuan. This strategic shift could reduce China's dependence on dollar-denominated reserves and accelerate the renminbi's emergence as a viable alternative currency for international commerce and financial operations.
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