The Chinese currency’s journey to internationalisation began 15 years ago. Photo: SCMP
The Chinese currency’s journey to internationalisation began 15 years ago. Photo: SCMP

Timeline: the yuan’s journey to being a truly global currency

The yuan was a purely domestic currency until 2003, when the authorities began to loosen restrictions controlling its use. It is now scheduled to be fully convertible by 2020

The Chinese currency’s journey to internationalisation began 15 years ago. Photo: SCMP
The Chinese currency’s journey to internationalisation began 15 years ago. Photo: SCMP
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