SHANGHAI — China's yuan on Monday extended losses against the dollar after posting its fifth straight month of declines in May, weighed down by seasonal demand for foreign exchange.

Overseas-listed Chinese companies usually have to make foreign exchange purchases, which require selling yuan, to fulfill dividend payouts to their offshore shareholders between May and August.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details