Partners,Institutions and International Currencies: The International Political Foundations for the Rise of the Renminbi

The use of an international currency is not just a natural market phenomenon; it relies heavily on international political foundations. The historical lessons of the four major international currencies—the pound, dollar, euro and yen—show that a strong partner network and a favorable international institutional environment are the two major political foundations for the formation of a stable international currency. The rise of the renminbi, as a late starter looking to become a major international currency, depends not only on the requisite economic conditions but on governmental diplomacy aimed at attracting more monetary cooperation partners and creating international institutions that support its worldwide use. This strategy reinforces the political foundations for the rise of the renminbi. Building a network of partners supporting the renminbi as an international currency and creating a system of international monetary institutions are the real tests of the issuing country’s political leadership. This political leadership capacity has three dimensions: public trust founded on reputation building; a centripetal force driven by provision of benefits; and coercive force applied through sanctions. Comparatively speaking, the renminbi is still in the early stage of its ascent, so the development of its political infrastructure should concentrate mainly on gaining public trust through reputation-building and employing centripetal force involving provision of benefits.     

试论货币贬值对经济的影响──兼论人民币汇率的基本走势

本文运用汇率调节理论 ,结合国内外经济形势 ,分析了货币贬值对物价水平及进出口贸易、社会总需求、产业结构等主要经济方面产生正面效应的条件 ,指出在当前的经济形势下 ,对人民币实行贬值是不现实的 ,人民币稳中有升有着坚实的经济基础     

人民币升值对中国外贸的影响及对策

如今,中国的外贸依存度达到70%。人民币汇率机制的改革对中国经济的影响是错综复杂的。人民币升值对外贸的影响是一把双刃剑,总体而言,利大于弊。中国要从贸易大国转变为贸易强国,就必须对外贸战略进行调整,外贸企业必须调整产品结构,增强核心竞争力,银行和外汇管理部门要在加强金融创新方面改进服务。     

人民币国际化:中国外贸微观基础视角分析

尽管中国并没有一个全面的人民币国际化政策框架,但是在人民币离岸市场发展、人民币国际贸易结算的开展等方面,以及中外超过1.4万亿元人民币双边本币互换协议的重大举措,都表明人民币国际化已经成功启动。然而,中国经济与外贸的大国地位并非人民币国际化的触发与成功条件。中国外贸的微观特征凸显出人民币成为主要国际货币的核心基础并不稳固。因而,稳步推进人民币国际化,构建中国外贸层面的微观基础,应是"十二五"期间及其后我国政策优先发展的重点方向。     

人民币汇率制度改革：选择、借鉴和对策

2005年7月21日央行宣布开始实行有管理的浮动汇率制,预示着我国固定汇率制时代的结束,浮动汇率制的开始。这一选择是大势所趋,但亟待解决的问题也比较多,如汇率形成机制,完善金融市场,进行金融工具创新,以及对汇市进行科学干预等。汇率制度改革要考虑改革成本,要学会借鉴别人的经验,更需要关注汇率机制的建设问题。