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China's Yuan Appreciates to Two-Year High Against the US Dollar

It's been quite a rollercoaster for the yuan this year, which was 7.17 against the US dollar on May 27.

by That's, 18 November 2020

PHOTOS: Brand New RMB Banknotes Set to Release This Year

The crisp new bills will feature more advanced anti-counterfeit technology and brighter color tones.

by Tristin Zhang, 30 April 2019

China's New ¥50 Note is Trippy as Hell

What is even going on here?

by Bridget O'Donnell, 27 November 2018

Police Seize RMB720,000 in Fake Currency from Beijing Gang

Another day, another counterfeit currency scam.

by Jonty Dixon, 26 April 2018

Glitch Leads to 7.48 USD-RMB Exchange Rate, Panic Ensues

A glitch in the system yesterday led to a temporary 7.48 USD-RMB exchange rate.

by That's, 06 December 2016

China Gets Bling New RMB100 Notes

Now you can really flash your cash.

by Ella Wong, 13 November 2015

Networks smuggle billions of RMB out of China

Underground networks are responsible for smuggling billions of yuan out of China every year.

by Jocelyn Richards, 28 October 2015

Explainer: Why You Get 1 RMB Coins in Shanghai But Bills in Beijing

Ever wonder why you always get one yuan, five mao and one mao coins in Shanghai but in Beijing you get bills instead?

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 12 October 2014

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Follow up: Zoe Stephens is running a marathon in Tonga on October 17, 2020 to support the newly formed Tonga Animal Welfare Society. This is first animal welfare organization in Tonga, which has no veterinarians and few pet supplies and medications in the country. TAWS is teaching children about how to care for animals and also educating their fellow citizens to treat dogs and cats as family members rather than as food. If you have time, please check out her event. GoFundMe: https://bit.ly/3lQZuD1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tongamarathon

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October 13, 2020 at 3:18 am

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Mary_Jay

September 23, 2020 at 0:25 am

Great article! Thank you for the list. I will add these characters to my profile at ‘Hack Chinese’ app to memorize them. Learning characters is the most difficult part for me, especially if they are the most complicated ones(

Mary_Jay

September 23, 2020 at 0:22 am

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