China’s foreign exchange holdings climbed by $28.7 billion from January, supported by exchange rate movements and global asset price adjustments.
China’s foreign exchange reserves stood at $3.4278 trillion at the end of February 2026, marking an increase of $28.7 billion or 0.85% compared with the previous month. The rise reflected the combined effects of exchange rate conversions and asset valuation changes amid ongoing global market volatility. Analysts note that such fluctuations often stem from shifts in major currencies and international investment sentiment.