AI Data Insight
In the third quarter of 2026 (as of July), China's reserve position in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) edged down to USD 10.999 billion, a marginal decline from the previous USD 11.042 billion. However, benefiting from a weaker US dollar and the "positive valuation effect" of global asset prices, China's overall foreign exchange reserves continued to climb. The authorities have maintained ample room to withstand external shocks through continuous diversified asset allocation.