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China Seeks to Slow Yuan Gains by Cutting Cost to Short Currency

China has intensified efforts to moderate the yuan’s recent appreciation by eliminating the additional charge imposed on betting against the currency in the derivatives market.

In a statement, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced that it will remove the reserve requirement of 20% on foreign-currency forward contracts starting from March 2.

This move aims to ease pressure on the yuan and stabilize the currency market amid ongoing fluctuations.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-27/china-seeks-to-slow-yuan-gains-by-cutting-cost-to-short-currency