Chinese Yuan Heads for 6th Quarterly Gain as AI Boom Lifts Exports
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 28
Chinese Yuan Heads for 6th Quarterly Gain as AI Boom Lifts Exports
6 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 28
A sixth straight quarterly rise against the dollar would mark the onshore yuan’s longest winning streak since 2013, a notable shift for a currency Beijing usually keeps tightly managed.
Global AI investment is driving fresh demand for Chinese exports, easing official concern that a stronger yuan will undercut manufacturers and broader economic growth.
That tolerance contrasts with past periods when sustained yuan gains typically drew a firmer policy response from Beijing to protect export competitiveness.
Is Beijing's strong yuan a sign of confidence or a risky gamble on the global AI boom?
While China's AI software dominates, can its rise continue while relying on American hardware?