The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 59 pips to 6.7521 against the U.S. dollar Friday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each trading day.
The central parity rate of the yuan against the U.S. dollar is based on a weighted average of prices offered by market makers before the opening of the interbank market each business day.
Chinese yuan strengthens to 6.7521 against USD Friday
Syrian people have the right to build new lives in peace and stability, and the country is not destined for perpetual war and turmoil, said China's permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) Fu Cong on Thursday. The ambassador made the remarks at a UN Security Council session on Syria's political and humanitarian situation, voicing support of Syria's transitional government efforts to enhance development and reconstruction. Fu also called on the international community to maintain humanitarian assistance to the war-torn country and to address its most urgent needs.
Fu also noted that the upcoming International Day of Peace, observed on Sept. 21, reflects the international community's hopes for ending conflict and the world's shared aspiration for lasting peace. The ambassador stressed that restoring peace and stability in Syria and the wider Middle East region is integral to global peace and development.
Syria not destined for perpetual war: Chinese envoy
