CHINA
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Yuan Exchange Rate Program: China will launch a pilot program to allow tourists to exchange foreign currencies directly into yuan at market rates, the South China Morning Post reported. Foreign joint ventures are now allowed to trade at market rates on foreign exchange swap centers. Overseas travelers and some businessmen have to buy yuan foreign exchange certificates at the less attractive official rate.
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