this is true. However, the Chinese leaders, brandishing China's huge reserves, repeatedly pointed out that the economy was in excellent condition and that the Chinese yuan would not be devalued. Protected by such a strong image and a restricted foreign exchange system, they have won the battle against the speculators even without fighting, at least until now.
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