[Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China, attended the 54th International Monetary and Financial Committee Meeting] October 17th. From October 16 to 17, 2026, the International Monetary Fund (hereinafter referred to as the Fund) held the 54th International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. The meeting discussed the global economic and financial situation, the work of the Fund and other issues. The meeting held that the global economy has performed better than expected despite geopolitical and other shocks, but trade tensions have exacerbated uncertainty, and the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology has intensified the risk of differentiation, and the world economy still faces downward risks. All parties should focus on macroeconomic and financial stability and address common challenges through international cooperation. The meeting called on all parties to complete the domestic approval process for the capital increase under the 16th General Inspection of Quotas as soon as possible, and to advance discussions on quota and governance reforms under the 17th General Inspection of Quotations in accordance with the "Guiding Principles of Diriyah Quota and Governance Reform"