AI Data Insight
According to the latest data, reserve assets in China's balance of payments for the first quarter of 2026 recorded -47.941 billion USD (a negative value represents an increase in assets), showing a significant expansion compared to -5.681 billion USD in the previous quarter. This reflects that, driven by a strong current account surplus and rising global financial asset prices, China's official foreign exchange and gold reserves are accumulating at an accelerated pace, further strengthening their role as a "ballast" against external shocks.