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Dhaka Repaying Moscow in Yuan: Is Dollar Hegemony on Shaky Ground?

The decision by Bangladesh to pay Russia in yuan for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project has sent ripples through the geopolitical landscape, and will have far-reaching repercussions for the West and nations neighbouring Bangladesh. This move sheds light on the shifting economic interdependence that exists on a global scale, as well as on nations' growing tendency towards employing alternate currencies and the creation of new strategic partnerships. 

For a long time now, the US dollar has been the primary reserve currency for global trade. However, Bangladesh's decision to utilise the yuan over the dollar signals a significant shift away from using the dollar. The hegemony of the US dollar is being put to the test as more countries explore alternative currencies; the results of which could have implications for global trade and finance overall.

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Nazmul Haque. “Dhaka Repaying Moscow in Yuan: Is Dollar Hegemony on Shaky Ground?.” Centre for Governance Studies, 25 April 2023. https://beta.cgs-bd.com/analysis/dhaka-repaying-moscow-in-yuan-is-dollar-hegemony-on-shaky-ground/