China may switch to currency basket for forex rate:
A top Chinese central bank official suggested switching away from the U.S. Dollar as a benchmark for the yuan's foreign-exchange rate, switching instead to a basket of currencies, according to remarks published Thursday. Ref. Source 2
China to Set Yuan Clearing Banks in Luxembourg, Paris:
In its continued push to make the yuan a global currency, China's central bank said Sunday it plans to designate clearing banks for its currency in Paris and Luxembourg, as the two financial centers battle with London to become the leading European offshore yuan-trading city. Ref. Source 1
Marc Faber: Prepare for a Gold-Backed Chinese Currency:
China will eventually switch to a gold-backed currency. He bases this on the widespread understanding that China has larger gold reserves than is officially reported. Faber also explained why the US dollar's days as a global currency are numbered. Ref. Source 7