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International Air Transport Association to add RMB as settlement currency

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The RMB is carving out a bigger role in global settlements.
On Wednesday, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the world’s largest aviation industry body, said it will add the yuan to its list of settlement currencies in December.

Two domestic carriers – China Southern Airlines and X...



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