That would go against the recommendations of the G20. Would the ECB welcome the renminbi being part of the currency basket for the IMF’s Special Drawing Rights? Fundamentally, I am convinced that it will happen anyway in time because China’s global significance continues to grow. But there is no reason to jump the gun at this point.
There are IMF criteria for inclusion and they have to be met. This should not be a political decision. To come back to the ECB: there is a global discussion about central banks’ mandates, for example whether financial stability should become an explicit target, and about inflation targets, i.e. whether 2% is still appropriate.