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Why more African economies are embracing the Chinese yuan

Why more African economies are embracing the Chinese yuan

Update: 2025-11-14
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Ethiopia and Kenya have become the first African countries to adopt yuan-based debt-swap arrangements, seeking to alleviate the burden of their dollar-denominated debts. This move reflects a growing demand for the Chinese yuan in Africa to avoid foreign exchange losses and transaction costs. We dissect this trend and its implications.
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Why more African economies are embracing the Chinese yuan

Why more African economies are embracing the Chinese yuan