[Zeng Gang: RMB Appreciation Due to Weakening Dollar and Strong Trade Competitiveness] According to CCTV Finance, the offshore RMB exchange rate against the US dollar has surpassed the 6.80 mark for two consecutive days, with the RMB central parity rate, onshore rate, and offshore rate strengthening simultaneously. Zeng Gang, Director of the Shanghai Finance and Development Laboratory, stated that this round of appreciation is primarily due to the continued weakening of the US dollar and China's strong trade competitiveness.