China and Japan Advance De-dollarization with $240B Yuan-Based Bailout Fund
Asia’s two largest economies have taken a decisive step toward reducing reliance on the US dollar, finalizing a $240 billion rapid financing mechanism that prioritizes regional currencies—including the Chinese yuan. The agreement, struck during high-level talks in Milan, represents a strategic pivot in regional financial cooperation amid mounting global economic tensions.
The Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralization framework now serves as the operational vehicle for this yuan-centric approach. This evolution signals a deliberate shift in how Asian nations are restructuring financial safety nets, with implications for currency markets and global reserve dynamics.