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China's central bank to set up foreign exchange department

The People's Bank of China, the central bank, would establish a foreign exchange department. With the approval of the State Council, the Cabinet, major functions of the new department include: administering foreign exchange, regulating domestic... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Thu, Aug 14 2008

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