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People’s Bank of China (PBOC)

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is the central bank of mainland China. It is responsible for carrying out monetary policy and regulation of financial institutions, including setting interest rates.

Industry

Banking

Website

pbc.gov.cn

Headquarters address

No. 32, Financial Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100820, China

Year founded

1948

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po. Photo: SCMP

Yuan

Hong Kong readies offshore yuan initiatives after Shanghai move

Beijing is supporting the development of offshore yuan trading as part of a broader drive to boost the Chinese currency’s global role.

24 Jun 2026 - 11:26PM

Banking & finance

PBOC chief says China a haven for asset diversification in volatile world

11 Jun 2026 - 5:25PM

Gold in Hong Kong

World Gold Council says diversification driving China’s growing reserves

29 May 2026 - 4:46PM

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong, mainland China officials meet to bolster cross-border connect schemes

HKMA’s Eddie Yue, State Administration of Foreign Exchange’s Zhu Hexin discuss ways to strengthen city’s role as a global financial hub.

29 Apr 2026 - 4:33PM

Yuan

Yuan’s ‘golden window’ is open, former PBOC governor says as US dollar ebbs

Zhou Xiaochuan, who laid the foundation for China’s currency to go global, says Beijing can capitalise on changes in the international monetary landscape.

13 Apr 2026 - 2:59PM

Banking & finance

China’s central bank pledges stability in capital markets amid global sell-off

With worries over the Iran war driving down stock prices, the People’s Bank of China has named market stability as a ‘major task’ in 2026.

19 Mar 2026 - 9:30PM

Artificial intelligence

Amid OpenClaw frenzy, China’s central bank adds to cybersecurity warnings

People’s Bank of China says deployment of AI in financial sector should be ‘proactive yet prudent, safe and orderly’.

12 Mar 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

People queue at Baidu’s headquarters in Beijing on Wednesday to have OpenClaw installed on their laptops. Photo: AFP

China stock market

China’s top court backs legal action against corrupt firms amid equity rally

The court’s initiative marks ‘a positive sign that the market would sustain its upward momentum’, hedge fund manager Zhou Ling says.

24 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM

Banking & finance

China puts another big bank under stricter watch – why now?

Beijing continues to impose stricter regulatory standards on major lenders, shielding the financial system from mounting strains.

15 Feb 2026 - 10:08PM

Yuan

Xi wants yuan’s global punch to match Chinese economic might

Xi Jinping’s wish to turn the yuan into a global reserve currency, and thereby boost China’s economic influence, conflicts with the nation’s capital controls.

2 Feb 2026 - 5:00PM

Banking & finance

China’s yuan finds firmer footing in corporate fundraising efforts

Uses of yuan borrowing broaden to include working capital and capex, supported by Hong Kong’s liquidity boost, bankers say.

1 Feb 2026 - 5:00PM

Foreign-exchange trends, interest-rate shifts and supply-chain reshaping are all driving greater offshore yuan use, UOB banker says. Photo: Shutterstock

China manufacturing

China’s factory activity contracts in January on weak domestic demand

The official purchasing managers’ index drops to 49.3 in January, from 50.1 in December.

31 Jan 2026 - 1:07PM

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

China’s central bank to support doubling of yuan liquidity for Hong Kong lenders

PBOC to increase yuan facility to US$28.68 billion and issue more sovereign yuan bonds to enhance city’s role as yuan hub, official says.

26 Jan 2026 - 6:23PM

Banking & finance

China to cut relending rates, widen credit support for private sector and tech

Beyond the central bank’s rate cuts that take effect Monday, authorities will work to lower the minimum down payment for commercial property purchase loans to 30 per cent.

15 Jan 2026 - 6:53PM

Paramilitary police officers stand guard in front of the headquarters of the People’s Bank of China in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

Yuan

China’s PBOC sets onshore yuan fixing at strongest point in nearly 16 months

Analysts note how Beijing’s policy goals, such as internationalising China’s currency and curbing overcapacity, are aligning with a firmer exchange rate.

13 Jan 2026 - 2:00PMvideocam

The People’s Bank of China set the yuan’s midpoint rate, also known as the daily fixing rate, at 7.0103 to the US dollar on Tuesday. Photo: dpa

China inflation

China prices pick up, Venezuela raid fallout, Carney visit

This week: China inflation hits highest since February 2023, US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro spurs criticism, Meta-Manus deal draws scrutiny. Next week: Canada’s Carney visits China, December trade figures come out, Jimmy Lai returns to court in Hong Kong and more.

9 Jan 2026 - 5:00PM

Banking & finance

China signals flexible use of monetary tools in 2026 to support 5-year plan

Boosting domestic demand, addressing debt risks and promoting yuan’s international use also priorities for coming year.

7 Jan 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

Blockchain

Coins in sand: how the UAE draws in the global crypto community

At Abu Dhabi Finance Week, insiders give credit to the UAE’s regulatory infrastructure and institutional adoption of digital assets.

12 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, started regulating cryptocurrencies in 2018. Photo: Shutterstock

Open Questions series

Open Questions | Huang Yiping on AI and stablecoins’ risks and rewards for China

Influential economist says growth in artificial intelligence must protect livelihoods and Chinese central bank’s cryptocurrency caution is warranted.

4 Dec 2025 - 3:28PMvideocam

Cryptocurrency

China’s crypto aversion dampens Hong Kong stablecoin push

The central bank’s latest attack on cryptocurrencies, specifically including stablecoins, is sure to cause concerns in Hong Kong among regulators and potential issuers.

2 Dec 2025 - 5:30PM

China digital currency

Beijing’s crypto warning casts shadow over Hong Kong’s stablecoin ambitions

Hong Kong’s pioneering stablecoin rules have attracted 30 applicants – will Beijing’s latest warning force the city to rethink its ambitions?

1 Dec 2025 - 10:02PM

The People’s Bank of China has said stablecoins do not meet the mainland’s requirements on customer identification and anti-money laundering. Photo: Shutterstock

Banking & finance

China’s PBOC underlines tough stance on virtual currencies like stablecoins

Speculative activities in virtual currencies have resurfaced, PBOC statement warns after multi-department regulatory meeting.

30 Nov 2025 - 7:52PMvideocam

Stablecoins may be exploited for illegal purposes such as fundraising fraud and unauthorised cross-border fund transfers, the People’s Bank of China has warned. Photo: Shutterstock

Mainland China

Gold fever in China

Prices for the precious metal have hit record highs spurred by Chinese retail investors and central bank purchases.

28 Nov 2025 - 11:07AM

Banking & finance

China’s US Treasury holdings edge up as long-term sell-off continues

The slight uptick in August and September comes as concerns mount over US debt and the White House tests the Federal Reserve’s independence.

19 Nov 2025 - 10:08PM

Banking & finance

As China’s central bank projects confidence, are rate cuts on the back burner?

The People’s Bank of China said the economy was on track to hit its annual growth target despite facing a challenging environment.

12 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM

People walk past the People’s Bank of China headquarters in Beijing. The central bank signalled confidence in China meeting its annual growth target in its latest report. Photo: AFP

Yuan

China’s yuan added to aviation settlements in boost to internationalisation

The International Air Transport Association is adding the yuan to the basket of currencies available for payments through its clearing house.

6 Nov 2025 - 4:32PM

Banking & finance

China doubles down on crypto crackdown as central bank vows to expand digital yuan

PBOC chief Pan Gongsheng warns of stablecoin risks, pledges wider e-CNY use and tighter oversight of virtual currencies.

28 Oct 2025 - 3:36AM

Banking & finance

China should step up borrowing to boost domestic demand, economist says

Huang Yiping recommends ‘more aggressive’ macroeconomic policy from central government to aid those affected by property crisis.

27 Oct 2025 - 5:13PMvideocam

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People’s Bank of China (PBOC)

Hong Kong readies offshore yuan initiatives after Shanghai move

Beijing is supporting the development of offshore yuan trading as part of a broader drive to boost the Chinese currency’s global role.

PBOC chief says China a haven for asset diversification in volatile world

World Gold Council says diversification driving China’s growing reserves

Hong Kong, mainland China officials meet to bolster cross-border connect schemes

HKMA’s Eddie Yue, State Administration of Foreign Exchange’s Zhu Hexin discuss ways to strengthen city’s role as a global financial hub.

Yuan’s ‘golden window’ is open, former PBOC governor says as US dollar ebbs

Zhou Xiaochuan, who laid the foundation for China’s currency to go global, says Beijing can capitalise on changes in the international monetary landscape.

China’s central bank pledges stability in capital markets amid global sell-off

With worries over the Iran war driving down stock prices, the People’s Bank of China has named market stability as a ‘major task’ in 2026.

Amid OpenClaw frenzy, China’s central bank adds to cybersecurity warnings

People’s Bank of China says deployment of AI in financial sector should be ‘proactive yet prudent, safe and orderly’.

China’s top court backs legal action against corrupt firms amid equity rally

The court’s initiative marks ‘a positive sign that the market would sustain its upward momentum’, hedge fund manager Zhou Ling says.

China puts another big bank under stricter watch – why now?

Beijing continues to impose stricter regulatory standards on major lenders, shielding the financial system from mounting strains.

Xi wants yuan’s global punch to match Chinese economic might

Xi Jinping’s wish to turn the yuan into a global reserve currency, and thereby boost China’s economic influence, conflicts with the nation’s capital controls.

China’s yuan finds firmer footing in corporate fundraising efforts

Uses of yuan borrowing broaden to include working capital and capex, supported by Hong Kong’s liquidity boost, bankers say.

China’s factory activity contracts in January on weak domestic demand

The official purchasing managers’ index drops to 49.3 in January, from 50.1 in December.

China’s central bank to support doubling of yuan liquidity for Hong Kong lenders

PBOC to increase yuan facility to US$28.68 billion and issue more sovereign yuan bonds to enhance city’s role as yuan hub, official says.

China to cut relending rates, widen credit support for private sector and tech

Beyond the central bank’s rate cuts that take effect Monday, authorities will work to lower the minimum down payment for commercial property purchase loans to 30 per cent.

China’s PBOC sets onshore yuan fixing at strongest point in nearly 16 months

Analysts note how Beijing’s policy goals, such as internationalising China’s currency and curbing overcapacity, are aligning with a firmer exchange rate.

China prices pick up, Venezuela raid fallout, Carney visit

This week: China inflation hits highest since February 2023, US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro spurs criticism, Meta-Manus deal draws scrutiny. Next week: Canada’s Carney visits China, December trade figures come out, Jimmy Lai returns to court in Hong Kong and more.

China signals flexible use of monetary tools in 2026 to support 5-year plan

Boosting domestic demand, addressing debt risks and promoting yuan’s international use also priorities for coming year.

Coins in sand: how the UAE draws in the global crypto community

At Abu Dhabi Finance Week, insiders give credit to the UAE’s regulatory infrastructure and institutional adoption of digital assets.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Open Questions | Huang Yiping on AI and stablecoins’ risks and rewards for China

Influential economist says growth in artificial intelligence must protect livelihoods and Chinese central bank’s cryptocurrency caution is warranted.

China’s crypto aversion dampens Hong Kong stablecoin push

The central bank’s latest attack on cryptocurrencies, specifically including stablecoins, is sure to cause concerns in Hong Kong among regulators and potential issuers.

Beijing’s crypto warning casts shadow over Hong Kong’s stablecoin ambitions

Hong Kong’s pioneering stablecoin rules have attracted 30 applicants – will Beijing’s latest warning force the city to rethink its ambitions?

China’s PBOC underlines tough stance on virtual currencies like stablecoins

Speculative activities in virtual currencies have resurfaced, PBOC statement warns after multi-department regulatory meeting.

Gold fever in China

Prices for the precious metal have hit record highs spurred by Chinese retail investors and central bank purchases.

China’s US Treasury holdings edge up as long-term sell-off continues

The slight uptick in August and September comes as concerns mount over US debt and the White House tests the Federal Reserve’s independence.

As China’s central bank projects confidence, are rate cuts on the back burner?

The People’s Bank of China said the economy was on track to hit its annual growth target despite facing a challenging environment.

China’s yuan added to aviation settlements in boost to internationalisation

The International Air Transport Association is adding the yuan to the basket of currencies available for payments through its clearing house.

China doubles down on crypto crackdown as central bank vows to expand digital yuan

PBOC chief Pan Gongsheng warns of stablecoin risks, pledges wider e-CNY use and tighter oversight of virtual currencies.

China should step up borrowing to boost domestic demand, economist says

Huang Yiping recommends ‘more aggressive’ macroeconomic policy from central government to aid those affected by property crisis.

Open Questions | Huang Yiping on AI and stablecoins’ risks and rewards for China