Assessing China’s FX reserve adequacy – BNPP

FXStreet (Delhi) – Research Team at BNP Paribas, suggests that China’s reserve adequacy saw a sharp deterioration in 2015 and the trajectory is likely to remain downwards under the current rigid exchange rate framework.

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“The writing is on the wall. China's mighty stockpile looks less impressive when assessed against external liabilities and potential domestic capital flight. A similar story has played out in other emerging markets, culminating in large, unplanned currency devaluation. 2016 looks to be a year when the extent of Chinese exceptionalism will be severely tested.”