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China & Canada reaffirm cooperation with currency swap renewal

20 Jan '26
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China & Canada reaffirm cooperation with currency swap renewal
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Insights

  • The central banks of China and Canada have renewed their bilateral currency swap agreement, reinforcing financial cooperation between the two countries.
  • The swap line is valued at 200 billion yuan (~$28.5 billion) and will be valid for five years with an option for extension.
  • The move aims to expand local currency use, support bilateral trade and investment, and strengthen overall financial stability.
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the Bank of Canada have extended their bilateral currency swap agreement, underscoring continued financial cooperation between the two nations.

The renewed swap line is valued at 200-billion-yuan (~$28.5 billion). The agreement will remain valid for five years and may be extended further subject to mutual consent, according to the Chinese media reports.

The renewal is expected to strengthen financial collaboration, promote the wider use of local currencies in cross-border transactions, and support bilateral trade and investment flows. The move is also aimed at enhancing overall financial stability between China and Canada, added the reports.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (SG)

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