China’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 28.7 billion to USD 3.428 trillion in February 2026 from USD 3.399 trillion in the previous month. The increase marked the seventh consecutive monthly gain and lifted reserves to their highest level since November 2015, supported by the Chinese yuan’s stronger performance against the U.S. dollar in recent weeks and valuation effects on non-dollar assets. Meanwhile, the People’s Bank of China continued to add to its gold holdings, extending its buying streak to a 16th straight month as the global gold rally persisted into February. The central bank’s gold reserves edged up to 74.22 million fine troy ounces by the end of the month, from 74.19 million ounces in January. In value terms, China’s gold reserves rose sharply to USD 387.59 billion at the end of February, compared with USD 369.58 billion a month earlier, largely reflecting higher global gold prices. source: People's Bank of China

Foreign Exchange Reserves in China increased to 3428000 USD Million in February from 3399000 USD Million in January of 2026. Foreign Exchange Reserves in China averaged 1347463.33 USD Million from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 3993212.72 USD Million in June of 2014 and a record low of 2262.00 USD Million in December of 1980. This page provides - China Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. China Foreign Exchange Reserves - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2026.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in China increased to 3428000 USD Million in February from 3399000 USD Million in January of 2026. Foreign Exchange Reserves in China is expected to be 3355950.00 USD Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the China Foreign Exchange Reserves is projected to trend around 3638000.00 USD Million in 2027 and 3738000.00 USD Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-07 04:00 AM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Jan $3.399T $3.358T $3.36T
2026-03-07 04:00 AM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Feb $3.428T $3.399T $3.4T
2026-04-07 08:00 AM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Mar $3.428T $ 3.4T


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Foreign Exchange Reserves 3428000.00 3399000.00 USD Million Feb 2026
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Loan Prime Rate 1Y 3.00 3.00 percent Feb 2026
Liquidity Injections Via Reverse Repo 48.50 44.80 CNY Billion Mar 2026
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Loans to Households 837279.32 832714.26 CNY Hundred Million Jan 2026
Money Supply M0 14613.86 14126.14 CNY Billion Jan 2026
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7-Day Reverse Repo Rate 1.40 1.40 percent Jan 2026


China Foreign Exchange Reserves
In China, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3428000.00 3399000.00 3993212.72 2262.00 1980 - 2026 USD Million Monthly
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China FX Reserves Highest in Over 10 Years
China’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 28.7 billion to USD 3.428 trillion in February 2026 from USD 3.399 trillion in the previous month. The increase marked the seventh consecutive monthly gain and lifted reserves to their highest level since November 2015, supported by the Chinese yuan’s stronger performance against the U.S. dollar in recent weeks and valuation effects on non-dollar assets. Meanwhile, the People’s Bank of China continued to add to its gold holdings, extending its buying streak to a 16th straight month as the global gold rally persisted into February. The central bank’s gold reserves edged up to 74.22 million fine troy ounces by the end of the month, from 74.19 million ounces in January. In value terms, China’s gold reserves rose sharply to USD 387.59 billion at the end of February, compared with USD 369.58 billion a month earlier, largely reflecting higher global gold prices.
2026-03-07
China Forex Reserves Highest Since 2015
China’s foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 41.2 billion to USD 3.399 trillion in January 2026, up from USD 3.358 trillion in December 2025. This marked the sixth consecutive monthly rise and the highest level since November 2015, supported by a persistently weaker U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, the People’s Bank of China continued to add to its gold holdings for the fifteenth consecutive month, with reserves rising slightly to 74.19 million fine troy ounces in January from 74.15 million in December 2025. The value of these holdings climbed to USD 369.58 billion, up from USD 319.45 billion a month earlier. In 2025, China’s foreign exchange reserves increased in 11 months, rising by USD 155.512 billion over the year.
2026-02-07
China’s FX Reserves Reach 10-Year High
China’s foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 11.5 billion to USD 3.358 trillion in December 2025, up from USD 3.346 trillion in November. This marked the fifth consecutive monthly rise and the highest level since November 2015, supported by a persistently weaker US dollar. Last month, the yuan fell 1.22% against the dollar, while the dollar weakened 1.23% against a basket of other major currencies. Meanwhile, the People’s Bank of China continued to add to its gold holdings for the fourteenth consecutive month,with reserves rising slightly to 74.15 million fine troy ounces in December from 74.12 million in November. The value of these holdings increased to USD 319.45 billion, up from USD 310.64 billion a month earlier.
2026-01-07