September 2007

Zhou Xiaochuan interview: China picks its own pace on financial reform

In an interview with Euromoney Zhou Xiaochuan, governor of the People’s Bank of China, reiterates that China will not be bullied into changing its exchange rate policy, admits that the central bank is watching closely for signs that the economy is overheating, and says that the People’s Republic is keeping its dollar exposure in line with the market average.


Zhou Xiao Chuan: open door policy

Zhou Xiaochuan has been governor of the People’s Bank of China since December 2002.  Since his appointment he has overseen reform of the banking industry and began to gradually liberalize the exchange rate. Critics argue that he has not gone far enough on either measure. As with most policymakers, Zhou keeps his cards close to his chest. But in an interview with Euromoney he reiterates that China will not be bullied into changing its exchange rate policy, admits that the central bank is watching closely for signs that the economy is overheating, and says that the People’s Republic is keeping its dollar exposure in line with the market average.

How concerned is the PBC about overheating in the domestic economy?

The PBC has been closely watching the economic trend in China and has considered...


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