Analysis of the Causes and the Consequences of Consecutive RMB Appreciation

Abstract

Since the reform and opening-up, China’s foreign trade has obtained at breakneck speed, and in the international competition accumulated the massive trade surplus and foreign exchange reserves. That makes some western countries claim that the value of RMB was severely underestimated, which brought about unprecedented and consecutive appreciation pressure of RMB. The appreciation of RMB is highly related to the balance of the internal and external economics. This paper analyzes the background and the impact on Chinese economy of RMB appreciation, and then puts forward some recommendations or strategies accordingly.