China: Balance of Payments (USD, Quarterly) - Capital and Financial Account Balance

Macro

2026-06-27

Description

China's Capital and Financial Account Balance is published by China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) and is used to measure the flow of funds in China's capital and financial accounts. This indicator covers all cross-border capital transaction activities such as capital transfer, foreign investment, and lending. When the balance of the capital financial account is positive, it indicates a net inflow of funds, which usually shows that foreign investors have strong confidence in China; when it is negative, it indicates a net outflow of funds, which may reflect the pressure of capital outflows or changes in the domestic investment environment.

Published by
State AdministRation of Foreign Exchange of China (Choice)
Frequency
Quarterly
Next Update
Hashtags
China BoP

AI Data Insight

China's capital and financial account balance for the first quarter of 2026 recorded negative USD 188.108 billion, a significant narrowing from the negative USD 234.812 billion in the previous quarter. Despite maintaining a high foreign trade surplus, the private sector increased its outbound portfolio and direct investments, leading to an overall net capital outflow. Going forward, continued attention is needed on the disturbances to cross-border capital caused by the China-US interest rate spread and exchange rate depreciation expectations.

AI Data Insight

China's capital and financial account balance for the first quarter of 2026 recorded negative USD 188.108 billion, a significant narrowing from the negative USD 234.812 billion in the previous quarter. Despite maintaining a high foreign trade surplus, the private sector increased its outbound portfolio and direct investments, leading to an overall net capital outflow. Going forward, continued attention is needed on the disturbances to cross-border capital caused by the China-US interest rate spread and exchange rate depreciation expectations.

Description

China's Capital and Financial Account Balance is published by China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) and is used to measure the flow of funds in China's capital and financial accounts. This indicator covers all cross-border capital transaction activities such as capital transfer, foreign investment, and lending. When the balance of the capital financial account is positive, it indicates a net inflow of funds, which usually shows that foreign investors have strong confidence in China; when it is negative, it indicates a net outflow of funds, which may reflect the pressure of capital outflows or changes in the domestic investment environment.

Published by
State AdministRation of Foreign Exchange of China (Choice)
Frequency
Quarterly
Next Update
Hashtags
China BoP