# Yuan on The No Agenda Show

Yuan comes up in 15 chapters across 15 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2010 to April 2026.

- **Chapters:** 15
- **Episodes:** 15
- **Discussed:** April 2010 – April 2026
- **Related topics:** [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [Petrodollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petrodollar.md), [Saudi Arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [Digital Currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-currency.md), [France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [Reserve Currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reserve-currency.md), [Sdr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sdr.md), [Us Dollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-dollar.md), [Argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md)

## Chapters 1–15 of 15

### Strategic Theories on Iranian Enriched Uranium Recovery

- **Episode:** [1857: Teen Takeover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1857-teen-takeover.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-05
- **Time:** 17:37–19:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1857-teen-takeover/chapter/strategic-theories-on-iranian-enriched-uranium-recovery.md

Discussion turns to the possibility of U.S. troops attempting to seize enriched uranium from Iran, though the logistics of excavating buried material make it impractical. Meanwhile, Iran has proposed a one-dollar-per-barrel toll for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, payable in Chinese Yuan or stablecoins.

Keywords: enriched uranium, [neocon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neocon.md), [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [stablecoins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stablecoins.md), [chinese yuan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chinese-yuan.md), [energy crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-crisis.md)

### Ruble Currency Shift, Rand Corporation Strategy and Belarus Missiles

- **Episode:** [1829: Zoomerwaffen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1829-zoomerwaffen.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-28
- **Time:** 1:25:16–1:30:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1829-zoomerwaffen/chapter/ruble-currency-shift-rand-corporation-strategy-and-belarus-missiles.md

Russia has mandated that all energy exports to Europe be paid for in rubles or yuan, effectively challenging the euro's status as a reserve currency. The segment references a 2019 Rand Corporation document that seemingly outlined the current Western strategy to destabilize Russia. Additionally, Reuters reports on the potential stationing of nuclear-capable missiles in Belarus based on satellite imagery analysis.

Keywords: [ruble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ruble.md), [yuan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yuan.md), [rand corporation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-corporation.md), [belarus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belarus.md), [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), [energy exports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-exports.md)

### Argentina Economic Shifts and Vaca Muerta Oil Discovery

- **Episode:** [1813: Lunchbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-02
- **Time:** 5:21–6:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox/chapter/argentina-economic-shifts-and-vaca-muerta-oil-discovery.md

Argentina is experiencing a significant economic shift following the election of Javier Milei and a currency swap involving billions in Chinese yuan. Reports indicate a massive oil discovery in Argentina that potentially rivals the Permian Basin in scale. This "oil bonanza" is expected to transform the region's energy sector, drawing comparisons to historical California oil rigs from the 1920s.

Keywords: [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [javier milei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/javier-milei.md), yuan swap, [permian basin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/permian-basin.md), oil bonanza

### China-Iran Oil Trade, Belt and Road Initiative Failures

- **Episode:** [1774: Leave it to Bibi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-19
- **Time:** 46:46–51:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi/chapter/china-iran-oil-trade-belt-and-road-initiative-failures.md

China currently imports over 90% of Iran's oil, utilizing a barter system that pays in Yuan to bypass international sanctions. This economic dependence is part of the 2021 China-Iran Comprehensive Cooperation Plan, a $400 billion deal under the Belt and Road Initiative. However, analysts suggest the deal is failing as infrastructure projects lag and the stability of the Iranian regime comes into question.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md), [belt and road initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road-initiative.md), [yuan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yuan.md)

### Saudi Arabia, Petrodollar and Trade Currency Shifts

- **Episode:** [1522: Boiling Ocean](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1522-boiling-ocean.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-19
- **Time:** 41:41–45:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1522-boiling-ocean/chapter/saudi-arabia-petrodollar-and-trade-currency-shifts.md

Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan told Bloomberg at Davos that the kingdom is open to discussing trade settlements in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, including the Euro and the Chinese Yuan. This signals a potential shift away from the decades-old petrodollar system. The hosts discuss the historical significance of the dollar as the global reserve currency and the risks faced by nations that challenge it.

Keywords: [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [petrodollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petrodollar.md), [yuan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yuan.md), [trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade.md), [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [davos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/davos.md)

### Xi Jinping, Saudi Arabia Oil Trade, Petrodollar Decline

- **Episode:** [1511: SEERS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1511-seers.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-11
- **Time:** 7:42–11:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1511-seers/chapter/xi-jinping-saudi-arabia-oil-trade-petrodollar-decline.md

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss purchasing oil and gas using the Chinese Yuan instead of the US Dollar. General Jack Keane comments on the strategic shift and the perceived vacuum in the Middle East created by Biden administration policies. The meeting signifies a potential move away from the traditional petrodollar system established after World War II.

Keywords: [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [mohammed bin salman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mohammed-bin-salman.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [petrodollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petrodollar.md), [chinese yuan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chinese-yuan.md)

### Saudi Arabia Considers Pricing Oil in Chinese Yuan

- **Episode:** [1434: Second Lady](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1434-second-lady.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-17
- **Time:** 1:38:17–1:41:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1434-second-lady/chapter/saudi-arabia-considers-pricing-oil-in-chinese-yuan.md

The Wall Street Journal reported that Saudi Arabia is in active talks with Beijing to price some of its oil sales to China in yuan rather than U.S. dollars. This move would represent a significant blow to the "petrodollar" system that has underpinned global financial stability since the 1970s. The shift is seen as a response to Saudi dissatisfaction with U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and the increasing economic influence of China.

Keywords: [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [yuan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yuan.md), [petrodollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petrodollar.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [oil trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-trade.md)

### Chinese Digital Yuan, Global Currency Dominance

- **Episode:** [1338: Forever Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1338-forever-wars.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-15
- **Time:** 3:32:10–3:36:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1338-forever-wars/chapter/chinese-digital-yuan-global-currency-dominance.md

China is aggressively testing its digital yuan to challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar. However, reports from Taiwan suggest that strict capital controls and a lack of legal transparency are preventing the yuan from becoming a primary global reserve currency.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [yuan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yuan.md), [digital currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-currency.md), [taiwan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taiwan.md), [singapore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/singapore.md), [us dollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-dollar.md)

### China Digital Yuan, Central Bank Digital Currencies

- **Episode:** [1331: Brood X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1331-brood-x.md)
- **Published:** 2021-03-21
- **Time:** 2:44:25–2:48:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1331-brood-x/chapter/china-digital-yuan-central-bank-digital-currencies.md

China is actively testing its digital yuan (E-Yuan) to compete with the U.S. dollar and Bitcoin. Unlike decentralized cryptocurrencies, the E-Yuan allows the Chinese government total control over transactions, including the ability to freeze the wallets of dissidents. This is framed as a precursor to Western central banks adopting similar digital currencies for increased financial surveillance and control.

Keywords: e-yuan, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [digital currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-currency.md), [central bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-bank.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

### Jamil Ahmed, Dollar Supremacy and Infrastructure Rebuilding

- **Episode:** [1229: Orange Tongue](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1229-orange-tongue.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-02
- **Time:** 1:31:52–1:36:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1229-orange-tongue/chapter/jamil-ahmed-dollar-supremacy-and-infrastructure-rebuilding.md

Currency strategist Jamil Ahmed explains that the US dollar remains the "king" of global finance, with no immediate threat from the Chinese Yuan or the Euro. The hosts discuss how a strong dollar makes imports cheaper, potentially allowing the US to rebuild its infrastructure at a lower cost, though it may eventually require a "magical turnaround" to weaken the dollar and boost exports.

Keywords: jamil ahmed, fxtm, [reserve currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reserve-currency.md), [yuan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yuan.md), [euro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euro.md), [imports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imports.md), [exports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exports.md)

### IMF Reserve Basket, Chinese Yuan, Jim Rogers Interview

- **Episode:** [866: Delay or Avoid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/866-delay-or-avoid.md)
- **Published:** 2016-10-06
- **Time:** 2:28:00–2:32:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/866-delay-or-avoid/chapter/imf-reserve-basket-chinese-yuan-jim-rogers-interview.md

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) officially added the Chinese Yuan (Renminbi) to its Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket of reserve currencies. Investor Jim Rogers comments that while the move is currently symbolic, the Yuan is the only currency capable of eventually challenging the U.S. dollar's dominance. The hosts discuss the shift toward a "shadow currency" for international trade.

Keywords: [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [sdr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sdr.md), [chinese yuan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chinese-yuan.md), [jim rogers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-rogers.md), [reserve currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reserve-currency.md)

### Christine Lagarde IMF Trial, Chinese Yuan SDR Basket

- **Episode:** [783: Bernie and the Breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/783-bernie-and-the-breach.md)
- **Published:** 2015-12-20
- **Time:** 1:25:33–1:29:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/783-bernie-and-the-breach/chapter/christine-lagarde-imf-trial-chinese-yuan-sdr-basket.md

IMF Chief Christine Lagarde faces trial in France over a 400 million euro payment to businessman Bernard Tapie during her time as Finance Minister. The hosts speculate that the legal pressure is a response to her support for including the Chinese Yuan (Renminbi) in the IMF's Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket.

Keywords: [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), bernard tapie, [sdr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sdr.md), [chinese yuan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chinese-yuan.md)

### Sergey Lavrov on Economic Sanctions and Chinese Yuan

- **Episode:** [728: It's the Mold!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/728-it-s-the-mold.md)
- **Published:** 2015-06-07
- **Time:** 2:25:27–2:28:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/728-it-s-the-mold/chapter/sergey-lavrov-on-economic-sanctions-and-chinese-yuan.md

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discusses how Russia is adapting to Western economic sanctions by diversifying its economy toward Asia and Latin America. He mentions the possibility of Russia issuing debt in Chinese Yuan. Lavrov references the long-standing Jackson-Vanik amendment as evidence that U.S. sanctions are rarely removed even after their original purpose expires.

Keywords: [sergey lavrov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergey-lavrov.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [chinese yuan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chinese-yuan.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), jackson-vanik

### Nigeria, Currency Shift to Chinese Yuan

- **Episode:** [337: Constitutional Values](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/337-constitutional-values.md)
- **Published:** 2011-09-08
- **Time:** 1:52:12–1:53:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/337-constitutional-values/chapter/nigeria-currency-shift-to-chinese-yuan.md

The Central Bank of Nigeria announced plans to convert up to 10% of its $33 billion foreign reserves from U.S. dollars into Chinese Yuan. This move by Africa's top oil exporter is viewed as a significant shift away from the dollar and toward Chinese economic alignment.

Keywords: [nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), [chinese yuan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chinese-yuan.md), foreign reserves, lamido sanusi, [beijing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beijing.md)

### New World Monetary Order, French Labor Unrest

- **Episode:** [188: Easter Haiku and iPads For You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/188-easter-haiku-and-ipads-for-you.md)
- **Published:** 2010-04-04
- **Time:** 56:17–1:00:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/188-easter-haiku-and-ipads-for-you/chapter/new-world-monetary-order-french-labor-unrest.md

Nicolas Sarkozy called for a new international monetary system, declaring that the U.S. dollar is no longer the world's sole reserve currency. While Sarkozy promotes global financial reinvention at the G20, his domestic situation in France is marked by high unemployment and radical labor strikes, including workers threatening to destroy a car rug factory.

Keywords: [monetary system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monetary-system.md), [us dollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-dollar.md), [yuan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yuan.md), [g20](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g20.md), [nicolas sarkozy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-sarkozy.md), [labor strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-strikes.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md)

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