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China's central bank and other financial institutions spent 376.9 billion yuan ($59 billion) buying foreign currencies in August, a five-month high and a 71.6 percent jump from July, according to official data published on Wednesday. more...

China's central bank bought 376.4 billion yuan ($58.1 billion) worth of foreign currencies in May, an increase of 21 percent from April, according to official data published on Thursday. more...