How can China’s renminbi become a global reserve currency?

中国的人民币如何成为全球储备货币?

World Today

2026-02-02

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① Xi Jinping has published an article, calling for building China into a financial powerhouse. He says China needs to build a strong currency that will reach the status of a global reserve. What remain to be done in expanding the yuan’s global footprint? (00:47) ② What’s at stake in Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi’s week-long visit to China? (14:21) ③ Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the US Federal Reserve. What do we know about Warsh? (24:58) ④ As US-Iran tensions boost oil prices, why has OPEC+ decided to maintain its current oil production levels? (35:38) ⑤ China’s annual Spring Festival travel rush began on Monday. Why is a new record expected for the number of travels during this year’s rush? (45:21)
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  • Coming up, Xi Jinping calls for China's renminbi attaining global reserve currency status.

  • Europe's president is now in China for an official visit.

  • Trump taps Kevin Wach to chair the Federal Reserve.

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  • First up,

  • Chinese President Xi Jinping has published a major article in Zhou Shi Journal calling for building China into a financial powerhouse.

  • The Chinese leader emphasizes that the goal requires a solid economic foundation and world-class economic,

  • technological and comprehensive national strength.

  • Xi Jinping says, markets.

  • He also outlines robust regulation and a well-developed talent pool as key elements

  • for becoming a financial powerhouse.

  • So for more, joining us now on the line is Dr.

  • Yao Shu Jie.