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Why is the yuan so small?
Jean Lu mentions China's capital controls as the key reason the yuan makes up only 2% of global foreign exchange reserves. These controls restrict how much money can flow in and out of China, making it harder for other countries and businesses to use the yuan freely. This limits its appeal as a global reserve currency.
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