China will advance high-level financial openness, according to People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng at the 2026 China Development Forum. The country aims to deepen financial market connectivity and cross-border payment integration, encouraging global investor participation. By the end of 2025, foreign entities held over RMB 1 trillion in Chinese financial assets. The RMB's internationalization has progressed, with low financing costs and significant Panda Bond issuance. China plans to enhance cross-border RMB usage and support offshore RMB markets.