China’s foreign exchange reserves rose in February 2026, climbing to USD 3.428 trillion from USD 3.399 trillion in January 2026, according to the latest official data updated on 7 March 2026.
The February increase underscores a modest build-up in China’s reserve buffer, adding USD 29 billion over the month. The move comes after January’s level of USD 3.399 trillion had marked a stable starting point for 2026. Investors and policymakers closely watch these figures as a key gauge of China’s external strength and its capacity to manage currency stability and external shocks.
