AI Data Insight
In the second quarter of 2026, the increment of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) in reserve assets under China's financial account was USD 201 million. Although this narrowed from USD 481 million in the first quarter, it has maintained a positive value for three consecutive quarters. This reflects that against the backdrop of global exchange rate volatility, the People's Bank of China continues to optimize its foreign exchange reserve structure, hedging against external risks by steadily allocating diversified assets such as SDR and gold.