China Aims to Boost Yuan's International Use to Counter Potential Western Sanctions

China is pushing for more international use of the yuan to reduce the impact of potential Western sanctions, such as in a military conflict over Taiwan. Expanding yuan use in trade is less challenging than making it a major global reserve currency, according to a researcher. Countries are diversifying from dollars due to fears of being cut off from the financial system by sanctions like Russia. A lack of yuan-denominated risk-free assets closed capital markets, and a preference for one-man rule hindered the yuan's replacement for dollars. A recent global survey found little interest in yuan use for trade due to a lack of trading partner acceptance.