State Administration of Foreign Exchange: Net inflow of cross-border funds in August was $32 billion, with a bank settlement surplus of $146 billion.

Deputy Director of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange and spokesperson Li Bin answered questions from journalists about the foreign exchange market situation in August 2025. Li Bin stated that in August, the foreign exchange market in China operated smoothly. The trading activity in the foreign exchange market remained active. In August, the cross-border receipts and payments of enterprises, individuals, and other non-bank sectors amounted to $1.3 trillion, an 8% increase year-on-year. The overall supply and demand in the foreign exchange market were balanced. In August, there was a net inflow of $3.2 billion in cross-border funds, with a surplus of $14.6 billion in bank foreign exchange transactions. Specifically, net inflows of funds in goods trade remained stable, foreign investment overall net purchased domestic stocks and bonds, and net outflows of funds in service trade and investment returns decreased from a seasonal peak. Overall, the foreign exchange market in China is active, with a basic balance of supply and demand, and market expectations are stable. The original text is as follows: Deputy Director of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange and spokesperson Li Bin answered questions from reporters about the foreign exchange market situation in August 2025. Recently, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange released data on bank foreign exchange transactions and bank foreign exchange payments and receipts for August 2025. Deputy Director of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange and spokesperson Li Bin answered questions from reporters about the foreign exchange market situation in August 2025. Question: How do you evaluate the operation of China's foreign exchange market in August 2025? The foreign exchange market in China operated smoothly in August. First, trading in the foreign exchange market remained active. In August, cross-border receipts and payments of $1.3 trillion were made by enterprises, individuals, and other non-bank sectors, an 8% increase year-on-year. Both cross-border receipts and payments for current and capital accounts increased, with steady development in cross-border trade and investment. Second, the overall supply and demand of the foreign exchange market were balanced in August, with a net inflow of $3.2 billion in cross-border funds and a surplus of $14.6 billion in bank foreign exchange transactions. In terms of specific projects, net inflows of funds in goods trade remained stable, foreign capital generally purchased domestic stocks and bonds, and net outflows of funds in service trade and investment returns decreased from a seasonal peak. Overall, the foreign exchange market in China is active, with a basic balance of supply and demand, and market expectations are stable. This article is adapted from the official website of the "State Administration of Foreign Exchange," edited by GMTEight: Liu Jiayin.