China’s foreign exchange reserves inched higher in October 2026, rising to USD 3.405 trillion from USD 3.400 trillion in September, according to data updated on 7 November 2026.
The marginal increase of USD 5 billion underscores a continued stabilization in China’s external position, with total reserves remaining firmly above the USD 3.4 trillion mark for a second consecutive month. This gradual build-up in reserves is closely watched by global investors as an indicator of capital flow dynamics, exchange rate management, and the country’s buffer against external shocks.
The October reading signals that China is maintaining a sizable reserves cushion, which can support confidence in the yuan and provide room for policy flexibility amid shifting global financial conditions.
