A central bank is taking steps to strengthen the position of a major Chinese financial hub as a global center for trade and investment. Measures include expanding the use of the local currency in cross-border transactions and deepening financial market reforms. Analysts suggest these efforts aim to attract more international capital and reduce reliance on foreign financial systems. The move reflects broader ambitions to elevate the region’s economic influence on the world stage.


Monetary authority strives to bolster Chinese territory’s status as international financial capital