China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $3,438.3 bln at end‑August 2026, up $19.5 bln (0.57%) from end‑July, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said. SAFE attributed the rise to a weaker dollar amid global macro data and policy expectations, combined exchange‑rate translation effects and divergent global asset‑price moves. Authorities said steady, modestly improving Chinese economic activity underpinned the reserves' basic stability.

2026-09-07

China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $3,438.3 bln at end‑August 2026, up $19.5 bln (0.57%) from end‑July, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said. SAFE attributed the rise to a weaker dollar amid global macro data and policy expectations, combined exchange‑rate translation effects and divergent global asset‑price moves. Authorities said steady, modestly improving Chinese economic activity underpinned the reserves' basic stability.