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 seventh 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. source: People's Bank of China

Foreign Exchange Reserves in China increased to 3399000 USD Million in January from 3358000 USD Million in December of 2025. Foreign Exchange Reserves in China averaged 1343659.79 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 February of 2026.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in China increased to 3399000 USD Million in January from 3358000 USD Million in December of 2025. 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
2026-01-07 08:00 AM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Dec $3.358T $3.346T $3.35T
2026-02-07 04:00 AM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Jan $3.399T $3.358T $3.36T
2026-03-07 08:00 AM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Feb $3.399T


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Banks Balance Sheet 4736385.67 4718865.01 CNY Hundred Million Dec 2025
Reserve Requirement Ratio for Large Banks 7.50 7.50 percent Jan 2026
Central Bank Balance Sheet 481591.34 472969.70 CNY Hundred Million Dec 2025
Foreign Exchange Reserves 3399000.00 3358000.00 USD Million Jan 2026
Interbank Rate 1.58 1.58 percent Feb 2026
Loan Prime Rate 1Y 3.00 3.00 percent Jan 2026
Liquidity Injections Via Reverse Repo 145.00 166.50 CNY Billion Feb 2026
Outstanding Loan Growth YoY 6.10 6.40 percent Jan 2026
Loans To Banks 2693880.32 2684848.02 CNY Hundred Million Dec 2025
Loans to Households 832714.26 833631.03 CNY Hundred Million Dec 2025
Money Supply M0 14126.14 13736.94 CNY Billion Dec 2025
Money Supply M1 115514.65 112886.66 CNY Billion Dec 2025
M2 Money Supply YoY 347190.00 340294.81 CNY Billion Jan 2026
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
3399000.00 3358000.00 3993212.72 2262.00 1980 - 2026 USD Million Monthly
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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 seventh 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 sixth 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
China's Forex Reserves Rise Less than Expected
China’s foreign exchange reserves climbed by USD 3.0 billion to USD 3.346 trillion in November 2025, up from USD 3.343 trillion in October and compared with market expectations of USD 3.36 trillion. It was the fourth straight month of increases, marking the highest level since November 2015, amid a weaker US dollar. The yuan dropped 0.65% against the dollar last month, while the dollar weakened 0.24% against a basket of other major currencies. Meanwhile, the People’s Bank of China continued to add to its gold holdings for the thirteenth consecutive month, with reserves edging up to 74.12 million fine troy ounces in November from 74.09 million in October. The value of gold reserves rose to USD 310.65 billion from USD 297.21 billion a month earlier.
2025-12-07