The China State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) and the China Insurance Regulatory Commission announced the issuance of a joint circular Thursday setting out the procedures for the purchase and payment of foreign exchange in outward reinsurance.

A SAFE spokesman said the move is aimed at further regulating outward reinsurance activities by both Chinese and foreign-funded insurance companies operating in China, so as to effectively diversify insurance risks.

The circular provides detailed regulations for specific types of insurance businesses and defines the eligibility requirements for insurance companies wishing to purchase foreign exchange in outward reinsurance payment.

Meanwhile, the circular includes a statistical reporting system for outward reinsurance business for domestic insurance companies.

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