Since the late 1990s, to prevent the yuan from appreciating against the U.S. dollar, the Chinese central bank
A. has purchased Chinese government bonds.
B. has been trying to hold euros and British pounds as foreign assets.
C. has been buying dollars and selling yuan in the foreign exchange market.
D. has been selling foreign assets to replenish its dollar reserves.
Answer: C
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