AI Data Insight
In the first quarter of 2026, the reserve assets in China's balance of payments recorded -2,163.67 hundred million RMB (a negative value represents an increase), with the magnitude of increase expanding significantly compared to the previous quarter. This change mainly benefited from the double-digit growth of the trade surplus in the first quarter, as well as the increased willingness of foreign capital to allocate to RMB equity and bond assets. Looking ahead, the fundamentals of foreign trade and the central bank's strategy of continuous gold purchases will provide solid support for overall foreign exchange reserves.