Band Quote by Arjuna Mahendran
“China has to move to a more flexible foreign currency trading system, no question about that. You might see two or three moves to widen the band, say to 0.5 percent.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Forum, 2023
China should adopt a more adaptable exchange-rate mechanism, likely widening daily fluctuation limits.
In simple terms: China needs a flexible currency system.
Support policy reforms for exchange flexibility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- central bank planning
- foreign investment decisions
- trade negotiations
- risk management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How will wider bands affect exporters?
- What safeguards are needed for volatility?
Widening bands may cause short‑term volatility and market uncertainty.