China’s Yuan Breaks Key Level of 7 Against US Dollar as Exports Tumble

China’s Yuan Breaks Key Level of 7 Against US Dollar as Exports Tumble
A man walks past the Beijing Stock Exchange on its first day of trading in Beijing on Nov. 15, 2021. Wang Zhao/AFP via Getty Images
Kathleen Li
Ellen Wan
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China’s latest official import and export figures fell short of expectations, with exports falling in May. After “breaking 7” against the U.S. dollar last month, the yuan exchange rate fell below 7.15 on June 8.

A financial expert told The Epoch Times that the yuan’s depreciating value is an inevitable consequence of China’s weak exports, and the yuan will “break 7” more frequently in the future.

Kathleen Li has contributed to The Epoch Times since 2009 and focuses on China-related topics. She is an engineer, chartered in civil and structural engineering in Australia.
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