It is only a matter of time before China passes another milestone as the renminbi is added to the basket of currencies which determine the value of the IMF’s special drawing right. However, we doubt that this will take place this year. What’s more, when it does eventually happen, the practical significance both for China and for world markets will be far smaller than many believe.
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