China's Deal with BHP Boosts Yuan Internationalisation
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 08:00 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
BHP has agreed to adopt a yuan-denominated index for a major Chinese buyer, giving Beijing greater commodity pricing power and challenging the US dollar's dominance in iron ore pricing.
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