The exchange rate of Renminbi remained stable,which stood at 1 US dollar = 8.2789 RMB yuan at the end of December,an appreciation of 9 basic potions as compared with that at the end of 1997.

• 人民币汇率保持稳定，12月末人民币汇率为每美元兑8.；2789元人民币，比上年末升值9个基本点。