Despite an erosion of consensus on its benefits, capital account convertibility remains a long-term goal of China. This paper identifies three major preconditions for convertibility in China: a strong domestic banking system, relatively developed domestic financial markets, and an equilibrium...

Evolution of the exchange regime in the reform era : the transition to an equilibrium exchange rate : developments since mid-2005 -- Policy challenges under the existing currency regime : independence of monetary policy : rebalancing economic growth : potential effects on the banking system :...