# SAFE
Latest news and articles about SAFE
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China’s Capital Divergence: Total Outbound Investment Rises as Industrial Outlays Cool
China's total outward direct investment grew by 5.4% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 3094.5 billion yuan, despite a sharp 9.1% decline in non-financial sectors. This divergence suggests a major shift in Chinese capital away from physical industrial projects toward financial services and liquid asset management.
China’s Central Bank Keeps Buying Gold as Reserves Top $3.4 trillion — A Bid to Hedge the Dollar
China’s foreign‑exchange reserves rose to $3.4278 trillion at the end of February 2026 while the People’s Bank of China extended a 16‑month streak of gold purchases, bringing its holding to 74.22 million ounces. Beijing’s strategy reflects reserve diversification amid de‑dollarisation pressures, geopolitical uncertainty and a desire to shore up long‑term external stability.
Beijing Pushes Faster Capital‑Account Opening While Tightening Safeguards
China plans to advance 'high‑level' two‑way opening of its capital account in 2026 while strengthening supervision to limit cross‑border risks. SAFE and the PBOC will widen access for institutional investors, broaden multinational cash‑pooling and green financing pilots, and tighten middle‑ and post‑event monitoring to prevent systemic shocks.
Starmer Eyes Closer EU Defence Ties as Britain Reconsiders SAFE Fund
Britain is considering joining a second round of the EU’s SAFE defence financing programme, reopening a debate over post‑Brexit security cooperation. The move would deepen practical ties with European partners but will hinge on agreement over costs, legal terms and governance.
Young Chinese Investors Flock to Gold and Silver as Prices Surge—and Lessons in FOMO Follow
A surge in precious-metal prices has attracted a wave of young Chinese investors buying physical gold and silver, ETFs and derivatives. Their enthusiasm is driven by portfolio diversification, central-bank buying and social-media-fuelled FOMO, but the rush underscores behavioural risks and the need for investor education amid broader macro shifts.