China pledges further financial market opening
China central bank Governor Pan Gongsheng pledged to further open the country financial markets. He highlighted yuan assets as a reliable diversification option amid global trade uncertainty.
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China's central bank chief pledged to further open the nation's financial markets on Thursday morning, promoting yuan assets as a diversification tool. PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng cited rising geopolitical risks and rapid technological advances during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok. The push follows IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva's call for Beijing to pivot toward domestic consumption.
