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news Scmp World 2026-04-09

Middle East Tension Boosts Record Yuan Settlements in Cross-Border Trade

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, demand for yuan settlement is reaching record levels in China's payment systems. Analysts suggest this global conflict may be acting as a major catalyst, particularly within the oil trade.

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