Zhou Xiaochuan
PBOC's Zhou says inflation data being studied
People's Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan told reporters Friday 9 February the central bank is studying inflation data carefully to see if the recent acceleration is due to real inflationary pressures or seasonal factors.
China factors will be key in 2007 gold market
According to this article from Interfax-China, published Friday 2 February, Chinese factors are likely to have an increasing influence on the gold price this year with the possibility that the People's Bank of China will increase gold reserves.
Report recommends limited IMF gold sales
The report by the Committee of Eminent Persons released has recommended that the Fund sell 400 tonnes of its 3,217 tonnes of gold to finance an endowment fund.
PBOC 'closely monitoring' property prices - report
China's central bank is "closely monitoring" domestic property prices, state media quoted the People's Bank of China governor as saying Tuesday 30 January.
Greenspan promotes stronger Chinese yuan
China may improve the stability of its economy by allowing the yuan to rise faster, Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, said Monday 29 January via video link at a conference in Shanghai organized by UBS AG.
PBOC chief wants more data before decision
Chinese central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan said on Wednesday 10 January in comments to Reuters he was waiting to see more economic data before making any decision to change interest rates.
China to look positively on Paulson talks
China promised on Monday 11 December to respond positively to the US in talks this week but said its exchange rate is a matter of national sovereignty.
China may shift reserves to gold - Numis
China is likely to diversify its foreign exchange holdings of more than one trln usd away from US dollar denominated instruments in favour of gold, Numis Securities said Monday 13 November.
China to stick to reserves policy - PBOC's Zhou
People's Bank of China governor, Zhou Xiaochuan, said Friday 10 November that the country has no plans to change its foreign reserves policy.
PBOC chief sees opening up of financial markets
People's Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan said Thursday 21 September that China will continue developing and opening up its financial market.
China making progress on FX reforms says Zhou
China's foreign exchange reforms have made "significant progress," though the impact will be seen over time, People's Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan told fellow financial leaders on Tuesday 19 September.
China's Zhou says currency reserves 'enough'
People's Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuan told reporters on Monday 11 September that policy makers might want to curb foreign-exchange reserves.
Fan Gang to join PBOC committee
China's Cabinet said Friday 11 August it had appointed economist Fan Gang to the People's Bank of China's monetary policy committee, an advisory body to the central bank.
PBOC's Zhou sees 10% economic growth
China's economy will expand at least 10 pct in the second quarter and in full year 2006, despite measures designed to cool the economy, the Wall Street Journal cited People's Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuan as saying.
BIS Board of Directors elects three new members
The Board of Directors of the BIS announced Monday 26 June the election of three additional central bank Governors as members of the Board of Directors of the BIS.
Zhou: China to reconsider financial service limits
People's Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan told a banking conference in Beijing that China needs to reconsider regulations limiting the range of services banks and other financial institutions can offer.
PBOC's Zhou says no monetary tightening plan now
People's Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan has said the PBOC does not plan to start further monetary tightening measures and will instead wait to assess the impact of its previous policy action.
PBOC: China must broaden investment channels
China should consider broadening its investment channels and introduce more investment products to absorb rising liquidity in the banking sector, central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan said in a Securities Times report.
Rato appoints committee to study IMF costs
IMF Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato on Thursday 18 May announced the appointment of a committee of eminent persons to provide the Fund with an independent view of the available options for ensuring that it has a sustainable and durable income base with…
China's economy 'overheating a little bit'
People's Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan said on Friday 28 April that the increase in the official Chinese benchmark lending rate is intended to rein in growth as the economy is "overheating a little bit".
IMF given new surveillance powers
The International Monetary Fund has won new powers after its 184 member countries supported a new framework to monitor how the economic policies of one country affect others.
China considering expansion of HK yuan business
The Chinese government may allow Hong Kong companies to issue yuan-denominated bonds and settle trade transactions using the yuan, in order to expand yuan business in the city, Zhou Xiaochuan, governor of the People's Bank of China (PBoC) said, according…
BIS plans to deepen its involvement in Asia
The Bank for International Settlements on Monday announced initiatives to deepen its relationship with its Asian shareholders.
Developing corporate bond markets in Asia
Thirty participants including high-level officials from central banks in Asia and the Pacific, the European Central Bank and the BIS took part in the BIS/PBC seminar held in Kunming, China on 17-18 November 2005.