Chinese Premier Li Qiang is said to have held talks with Thailand PM; looks to increase local currency settlement

The discussions between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Thailand's Prime Minister to boost local currency settlement indicate a drive towards greater regional economic integration and may reflect a broader trend of countries seeking alternatives to the US dollar.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 20 Jul 2026, 11:09 UTCOn the live feed at 10:49 UTC — 8 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This could enhance bilateral trade, potentially influencing FX dynamics and impacting currencies across Asia as other nations may follow suit.

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