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June 19, 2010 4:42 p.m. EST
Topics: summit, currency values, politics, diplomacy, macro economics, economy, business and finance, finance, United States
Tejinder Singh - AHN News Correspondent
Washington, DC, United States (AHN) - US President Barack Obama welcomed on Saturday China’s decision to increase the flexibility of its exchange rate for its currency, ahead of upcoming G20 Summit next weekend in Toronto, Canada.
President Obama said in a statement, “China’s decision to increase the flexibility of its exchange rate is a constructive step that can help safeguard the recovery and contribute to a more balanced global economy.”
Earlier the People’s Bank of China said in a statement on its website, “In view of the recent economic situation and financial market developments at home and abroad, and the balance of payments (BOP) situation in China, the People´s Bank of China has decided to proceed further with reform of the RMB exchange rate regime and to enhance the RMB exchange rate flexibility.”
Chinese bank noted that the recovery of the global economy saying with it, “The recovery and upturn of the Chinese economy has become more solid with the enhanced economic stability.”
The oriental statement added, “It is desirable to proceed further with reform of the RMB exchange rate regime and increase the RMB exchange rate flexibility.”
There was also a glimpse into what can be expected further as the Chinese bank stated, “In further proceeding with reform of the RMB exchange rate regime, continued emphasis would be placed to reflecting market supply and demand with reference to a basket of currencies.”
The Chinese gesture was welcomed globally while Obama added, “I look forward to discussing these and other issues at the G-20 Summit in Toronto next weekend.”
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