AI Data Insight
According to the latest data, China's Q3 2026 "other reserve assets" dropped significantly to -$311 million, presenting a shift from positive to negative compared to the previous value of $209 million. However, driven by valuation effects, the scale of China's overall foreign exchange reserves rose against the trend to $3.41 trillion, and gold reserves were increased for the 21st consecutive month. This structural divergence reflects the tactical fine-tuning by the People's Bank of China in asset allocation and exchange rate management.