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

Macro

2026-01-01

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 Q4 2025 stood at USD -234.812 billion. Although it narrowed slightly from the previous USD -240.462 billion, it remains at a historically high level of net outflow. Amid sluggish domestic demand, the US-China interest rate inversion, and geopolitical uncertainties, funds in both direct investment and portfolio investment continue to show an outflow trend.

AI Data Insight

China's capital and financial account balance for Q4 2025 stood at USD -234.812 billion. Although it narrowed slightly from the previous USD -240.462 billion, it remains at a historically high level of net outflow. Amid sluggish domestic demand, the US-China interest rate inversion, and geopolitical uncertainties, funds in both direct investment and portfolio investment continue to show an outflow trend.

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