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Argentina renews US$19B China currency swap, defying US pressure

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Argentina has extended its currency swap agreement with China for another seven years, until 2031. This US$19 billion deal allows Argentina to draw Chinese renminbi in exchange for its own pesos, bolstering its foreign reserves. The renewal comes despite pressure from Washington and follows speculation about President Javier Milei's stance on dealings with communist nations. AI

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Argentina renews US$19B China currency swap, defying US pressure

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Igor Patrick ·

    Argentina renews US$19 billion China currency swap, brushing off Washington’s pressure

    Argentina has renewed its currency swap with China for five years, preserving a US$19 billion lifeline that Washington spent more than a year pressing it to give up. The Argentine central bank and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) signed the extension of the 130 billion yuan line…

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