Brussels, 21/06/2010 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission “welcomes The People's Bank of China decision to proceed further with the reform of the RMB exchange rate regime and to resume the RMB exchange rate flexibility. It considers that such a move will be beneficial for both the Chinese economy and the global economy. This implementation of the decision will contribute to reduce external imbalances and strengthen the stability of the international monetary and financial system. It sends a signal of confidence on the strength of the global recovery at a time when downside risks have increased. It will also entail positive effects for the euro area.” China has frozen its currency since the summer of 2008, refusing to revalue the yuan against the US dollar. Some analysts suggest it is too early to say how far and how fast the yuan exchange rate will change in practice. (M.B./transl.fl)