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China’s central bank refuted claims of currency manipulation in a paper published Thursday, asserting no evidence links a weaker yuan to increased exports. This response comes as tensions rise between China and the EU over trade disputes, with Europe alleging that China undervalues its currency by up to 30% and engages in practices harmful to European industries.

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China rejected claims of currency manipulation aimed at boosting its exports, responding to ongoing trade disputes with Europe. The country’s central bank released a report on Thursday stating that historical data does not support the idea that a stronger yuan hinders China's trade growth or that a weaker currency enhances exports. One economist described this move as a direct rebuttal to accusations of undervaluing the renminbi. Europe has long accused Beijing of devaluing its currency by up to 30%, which it claims harms European industries through unfair competition from cheap Chinese goods and services. In response, China warned that it would take “resolute measures” if the EU attempts collective actions against Chinese businesses or products.

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“The articles discuss related topics but refer to different actions: Article A covers a joint appeal by German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron for tougher EU measures against unfair trade practices, while Article B reports China's rejection of claims about yuan manipulation in response to ongoing trade negotiations with the EU.”

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“The articles cover different aspects of ongoing trade negotiations between EU and China, but describe distinct events: one about EU pressing for a 'proof-of-concept' arrangement and another about China rejecting yuan manipulation claims.”

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Semafor

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“The articles describe different aspects of an ongoing trade dispute but do not report on the same specific incident or occurrence.”

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Toronto Star

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“The articles describe related events but different meetings and discussions between China and EU regarding trade, currency manipulation claims, and negotiations on economic issues.”

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Al Jazeera

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“While both articles discuss EU-China trade talks on October 8, 2026, they focus on different aspects: one on the deficit and export curbs (Article A), and the other on currency manipulation claims (Article B).”

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The Independent

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“The articles describe related events but different meetings between China and EU officials with distinct focuses: one on an envoy's visit to discuss a trade deficit, the other on China rejecting yuan manipulation claims.”

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Daily Mail

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“The articles discuss different aspects of the EU-China trade relationship on the same day, with Article A focusing on the unsustainable deficit and potential trade war, while Article B focuses on China rejecting claims of currency manipulation.”

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The Sydney Morning Herald

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“The articles cover related discussions between China and EU regarding trade issues, but they describe different aspects of the negotiations.”

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The Hindu

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“The articles discuss related trade negotiations between EU and China but describe different aspects of the ongoing dispute, not the same specific incident.”

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The Guardian

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“The articles cover different aspects of the EU-China trade relationship without clearly describing the same specific incident.”

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China’s central bank published a paper Thursday arguing that past experience did not suggest a stronger yuan hurt China’s trade expansion, or that a weaker yuan boosted exports, the South China Morning Post reported, in what one economist said offered “a direct response to accusations of renminbi undervaluation.”

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China rejects yuan manipulation claims amid EU trade dispute · mixed framing

China pushed back against claims that it manipulates its currency to boost the country’s exports, as Beijing and Brussels spar in trade negotiations. uncertain

Beijing → push → negotiations

China’s central bank published a paper Thursday arguing that past experience did not suggest a stronger yuan hurt China’s trade expansion, or that a weaker yuan boosted exports, the South China Morning Post reported, in what one economist said offered “a direct response to accusations of renminbi undervaluation.” asserted

economist → publish → undervaluation

Europe has long charged Beijing with deflating the yuan, by perhaps as much as 30%, and pursuing a policy of industrial overcapacity that harms European industries. asserted

that → charge → industries

China has vowed a “resolute response” if the EU takes collective action to restrict Chinese companies or products. asserted

EU → vow → companies

China rejects yuan manipulation claims amid EU trade dispute

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