On October 23, the central parity rate of the renminbi against the US dollar was lowered by 15 points to 6.7180.

October 23 Interbank Foreign Exchange Market RMB Central Parity Rate Overview (1/2); Swiss Franc to Renminbi at 8.1710, up 407.99 points; US Dollar to Renminbi at 6.7180, down 15.00 points; Euro to Renminbi at 7.5140, down 104.00 points; 100 Japanese Yen to Renminbi at 4.2793, up 412.00 points; Hong Kong Dollar to Renminbi at 0.8570, up 5.60 points; Pound Sterling to Renminbi at 8.9749, up 30.00 points; Australian Dollar to Renminbi at 4.6982, down 80.00 points; New Zealand Dollar to Renminbi at 3.8058, down 115.00 points; Singapore Dollar to Renminbi at 5.2458, up 8.00 points; Canadian Dollar to Renminbi at 4.7804, up 138.00 points; Renminbi to Malaysian Ringgit at 0.6090, up 5.00 points; Renminbi to Russian Ruble at 12.2297, down 542.00 points