AI Data Insight
In the first quarter of 2026, Special Drawing Rights (SDR) reserve assets in China's financial account increased by 481 million USD, further expanding from the previous value of 290 million USD and marking a second consecutive quarter of positive growth. Against the backdrop of Chinese authorities emphasizing that overall external debt risks are manageable, this data reflects the central bank's defensive strategy of continuously promoting a diversified reserve allocation in the face of strong US dollar volatility.