SAFE deputy director and spokesperson Li Bin said at a State Council Information Office briefing on Sept. 10 that global multipolarization and economic globalization will continue, but protectionism, geopolitical conflict and international financial-market volatility will pose challenges. He said that, on balance, China’s balance of payments is likely during the 15th Five-Year Plan period to expand in scale, see structural optimization and remain broadly balanced.

2026-09-10

SAFE deputy director and spokesperson Li Bin said at a State Council Information Office briefing on Sept. 10 that global multipolarization and economic globalization will continue, but protectionism, geopolitical conflict and international financial-market volatility will pose challenges. He said that, on balance, China’s balance of payments is likely during the 15th Five-Year Plan period to expand in scale, see structural optimization and remain broadly balanced.