This working paper assesses the progress made in improving China’s exchange rate policies over the past five years (that is, since 2002). I first discuss four indicators of progress on China’s external imbalance and its exchange rate policies—namely, the change in (and level of) China’s...

In this paper the author argues that China's exchange rate policy is seriously flawed given its current macroeconomic circumstances and its longer-term policy objectives. The main conclusions are the following: (i) the RMB is significantly under-valued; (ii) China has been "manipulating" its...

Evolution of the exchange regime in the reform era : the transition to an equilibrium exchange rate : developments since mid-2005 -- Policy challenges under the existing currency regime : independence of monetary policy : rebalancing economic growth : potential effects on the banking system :...