Although, the  internationalization of the Chinese economy has continuously moved forward for  the past 30 years, its currency, the Renminbi, is fully convertible only for  trade and income related operations.  
        For their part, capital  flows are still under government control for Chinese residents but the controls  on the non-residents are being alleviated and an offshore market for the  Renminbi is developing in Hong Kong.  
      This increasing internationalization of the  Renminbi which will result from these changes will undoubtedly shape the debate  on the reform of the international monetary system.  |