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Yi Gang: speeches

6 speeches by Yi Gang listed between 22 April 2022 and 8 June 2023. Roles covered: Governor of the People's Bank of China (19 March 2018 – 24 July 2023). Most frequent topics: development and emerging economies, monetary policy and interest rates, inflation and price stability.

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· Yi Gang Wiki · People's Bank of China WikiProactively implementing the philosophy of green development to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060

ContextKeynote speech by Yi Gang, Governor of the People's Bank of China, at the 14th Lujiazui Forum "Global Financial Opening-up and Cooperation: New Drivers for Economic Recovery", Shanghai, 8 June 2023.

Why it mattersYi Gang presents carbon stress tests and green lending tools for China's climate targets.

Problems raised
  1. China must peak emissions before 2030 and reach neutrality before 2060.
  2. Carbon-intensive industries face transition risks.
  3. Banks are exposed to carbon costs.
Solutions proposed
  1. Develop green finance standards and products.
  2. Run carbon stress tests on major banks.
  3. Use central bank tools to support green lending.
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· Yi Gang Wiki · People's Bank of China WikiBuilding a modern central banking system to contribute to Chinese modernization

ContextSpeech at the 2023 annual conference of the China Society for Finance and Banking; the People's Bank of China conducts monetary policy and is modernising its institutional system.

Why it mattersYi Gang presents plans to modernise China's central banking system.

Problems raised
  1. China must pursue high-quality development.
  2. Employment needs support.
  3. Central banking must modernise.
Solutions proposed
  1. Build a modern central banking system.
  2. Implement employment-first strategy.
  3. Cooperate with Hong Kong.
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· Yi Gang Wiki · People's Bank of China WikiSpeech at Bank of Thailand-Bank for International Settlements Conference

ContextSpeech at a Bank of Thailand and BIS conference; the People's Bank of China conducts monetary policy and shares its experience with regional peers.

Why it mattersYi Gang discusses how emerging markets handle capital outflows and inflation together.

Problems raised
  1. Emerging markets face currency depreciation and capital outflows.
  2. Inflation pressures come at the same time.
  3. Central banks operate on shifting ground.
Solutions proposed
  1. Pursue sound monetary policy.
  2. Strengthen regional central bank cooperation.
  3. Manage capital flow volatility.
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· Yi Gang Wiki · People's Bank of China WikiRemarks - Financial Street Forum 2022

ContextRemarks at the annual conference of the Financial Street Forum 2022 in Beijing; the People's Bank of China conducts monetary policy and supports a slowing economy.

Why it mattersYi Gang sets priorities for financial reform in China.

Problems raised
  1. Financial risks must be prevented.
  2. The real economy needs support.
  3. Financial reform must deepen.
Solutions proposed
  1. Build a modern central banking system.
  2. Implement sound monetary policy.
  3. Deepen financial reforms.
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· Yi Gang Wiki · People's Bank of China WikiSpeech - Hong Kong FinTech Week 2022

ContextSpeech (virtual) by Yi Gang, Governor of the People's Bank of China, at the Hong Kong FinTech Week 2022, Hong Kong, 31 October 2022.

Why it mattersYi Gang discusses cooperation with the territory on digital currencies.

Problems raised
  1. Fintech changes finance.
  2. Hong Kong's role must be enhanced.
  3. CBDC cooperation is needed.
Solutions proposed
  1. Deepen cooperation with Hong Kong.
  2. Serve global investors.
  3. Cooperate on CBDC internationally.
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· Yi Gang Wiki · People's Bank of China WikiGlobal inflation, interest rate hikes and economic stability

ContextKeynote speech by Yi Gang, Governor of the People's Bank of China, at the Annual Conference of the Boao Forum for Asia, Beijing, 22 April 2022.

Why it mattersYi Gang discusses pre-emptive measures as global rates rise.

Problems raised
  1. Global inflation and rate hikes threaten stability.
  2. China faces challenges.
  3. Economic outlook is uncertain.
Solutions proposed
  1. Adopt pre-emptive measures.
  2. Keep monetary policy supportive.
  3. Maintain economic stability.
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