China’s foreign exchange reserves grew to an impressive $3.3164 trillion in September 2024. This marks the third month in a row of growth for the world’s largest holder of foreign reserves. The increase surpassed what experts had predicted, showing China’s strong economic position. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange shared this news on October 7, […]
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