PBOC's Pan attended and spoke at the IMF's 54th International Monetary and
Financial Committee meeting in Bangkok on Oct. 16-17, 2026; PBOC Deputy Governor
Xuan Changneng also participated. The committee said the global economy has
performed better than expected despite geopolitical shocks, but rising trade
tensions and rapid AI-driven divergence increase uncertainty and leave downside
risks intact. It urged focus on macroeconomic and financial stability through
international cooperation. The IMFC called on members to promptly complete
domestic approval procedures for the 16th General Quota Review capital increase
and to advance quota and governance discussions under the Guiding Principles for
Quotas and Governance Reform in the 17th General Quota Review.