Central Bank of China
PRESS RELEASE Release Date: August 5, 2004




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FOREIGN EXCHANGE RESERVES AS AT END OF JULY 2004

The foreign exchange reserves of the Republic of China amounted to US$230.40 billion at the end of July 2004, showing an increase of US$310 million from the figure recorded at the end of last month and an increase of US$23,770 million compared to the end of last year.

The main factor responsible for the increase in foreign exchange reserves in July 2004 is returns from foreign exchange reserves management.





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