The Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) released its end-August 2025 foreign exchange reserves data, reporting reserves of USD 597.43 billion, a month-on-month decrease of USD 439 million. The central bank attributed the change to returns from reserve management, exchange rate movements of other reserve currencies against the US dollar, and its intervention to smooth volatile capital flows to maintain an orderly foreign exchange market. It also noted that the market value of securities investments and New Taiwan dollar deposits held by foreign portfolio investors totalled USD 951.1 billion at end-August, equivalent to 159% of foreign exchange reserves. The next dissemination is scheduled for 16:20 on October 7, 2025.
Central Bank of Taiwan 2025-09-05
Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) reports August foreign exchange reserves at USD 597.43 billion, down USD 439 million
The Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) reported end-August 2025 foreign exchange reserves of USD 597.43 billion, a decrease of USD 439 million from the previous month. The decline was attributed to reserve management returns, exchange rate movements, and intervention to stabilize capital flows. Foreign portfolio investors held USD 951.1 billion in securities and New Taiwan dollar deposits, equating to 159% of the reserves.