The yuan has strengthened in recent months, with the offshore rate hitting its highest level against the US dollar in more than a year, fuelling forecasts that it could reach as high as 6.8 in 2026. The currency’s international profile has also inched upwards as Beijing pushes for wider global use. In this explainer, the Post reviews the yuan’s progress across several fronts, drawing on a recent analysis by Betty Wang, head of North Asia research at Oxford Economics.