# De-dollarization
Latest news and articles about De-dollarization
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Beijing’s Golden Hedge: PBOC Bullion Spree Hits 18-Month Milestone
China’s central bank has increased its gold reserves for 18 straight months, reaching 74.64 million ounces by April 2026. This move, coupled with foreign exchange reserves rising to $3.41 trillion, highlights Beijing's strategy to diversify away from the dollar amid global market volatility.
Beijing’s Strait Advantage: China Emerges as the Indispensable Broker in the Persian Gulf
As U.S.-Iran military tensions flare in the Hormuz Strait, China has emerged as the sole mediator capable of engaging both sides. Driven by its own energy security and the 1.38 million barrels of Iranian oil it imports daily, Beijing is leveraging its economic ties and the use of the Yuan to challenge U.S. sanctions and propose a new regional security framework.
The Great Divergence: China Trims Treasuries as Global Appetite for U.S. Debt Hits Record Highs
Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries reached a record $9.49 trillion in February, driven by heavy buying from Canada and Saudi Arabia. Conversely, China continued its long-term strategy of reducing its exposure to U.S. debt, with its holdings falling to $693.3 billion.
Gold’s High-Stakes Gamble: Why China’s Retail Investors are Catching Their Breath
Gold prices have entered a period of intense volatility following a historic rally, forcing Chinese retail investors to reconsider speculative strategies. While continuous central bank buying provides a long-term floor, shifting Federal Reserve policies and high valuations are tempering short-term growth expectations.
Beijing’s Great Unwinding: The Strategic Logic Behind China’s $650 Billion Exit from U.S. Debt
China has halved its U.S. Treasury holdings from a 2011 peak of $1.3 trillion to roughly $650 billion, marking a strategic pivot toward financial autonomy. This divestment is paired with a massive increase in gold reserves and a broader effort to insulate the Chinese economy from the 'weaponization' of the U.S. dollar.
A Continent Adrift: Why Europe is Bypassing Washington to Negotiate the Strait of Hormuz
The UK and France have led a 40-nation summit to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without US participation, focusing on diplomacy over military force. This move comes as Iran implements a shipping toll system payable in RMB, highlighting a significant shift in global energy security leadership.
The Yuan’s New Frontier: Iran’s Strategic Toll Booth in the Strait of Hormuz
As conflict intensifies in the Persian Gulf, Iran is exploring a plan to charge transit fees in Chinese Yuan for vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz. This maneuver poses severe legal and security risks for global shipping while signaling a strategic shift toward de-dollarization and regional dominance over maritime trade routes.
The Transactional Pivot: Why Beijing Views a Second Trump Term as a Strategic Opening on Taiwan
Chinese analysts suggest a second Trump term could facilitate Taiwan's reunification as U.S. foreign policy shifts from ideological containment to a purely transactional 'America First' model. Beijing is betting that U.S. fiscal instability and deindustrialization will eventually force Washington to abandon its strategic commitments in the Western Pacific.