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CNY CNY JPY JPY Rate as of2026-05-20

CNY to JPY Converter.

Current rate

1 CNY = 21.05 JPY as of 2026-05-20. CNY/JPY is one of Asia's key intra-regional trade pairs, driven by $300B+ in annual China-Japan bilateral trade, growing Chinese tourist inflows to Tokyo and Osaka post-yen weakness, and Japanese manufacturers managing CNY-denominated supply chains. The pair surged on JPY weakness through 2024.

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CNYJPY Converter

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🇨🇳 CN¥1.00 = 🇯🇵
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Rate: 1 CNY = 21.0500 JPY
Common conversions
🇨🇳 CNY🇯🇵 JPY
CN¥1.00¥21
CN¥10.00¥211
CN¥100.00¥2,105
CN¥500.00¥10,525
CN¥1,000.00¥21,050
CN¥5,000.00¥105,250
CN¥10,000.00¥210,500
CN¥50,000.00¥1,052,500
CN¥100,000.00¥2,105,000
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-20 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

CNY trend over time.

Today
21.05
1 CNY = JPY
1 year ago
22.4
↓ 6.0% in 12 months
5 years ago
16.85
↑ 24.9% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

CNY to JPY conversion table.

Common Chinese Yuan amounts converted to Japanese Yen at today's rate of 1 CNY = 21.05 JPY. The reverse holds too: 1 JPY = 0.0475 CNY.

CNY → JPY
1 CNY 21.05 JPY
5 CNY 105.25 JPY
10 CNY 210.5 JPY
25 CNY 526.25 JPY
50 CNY 1,053 JPY
100 CNY 2,105 JPY
500 CNY 10,525 JPY
1,000 CNY 21,050 JPY
5,000 CNY 105,250 JPY
10,000 CNY 210,500 JPY
JPY → CNY
1 JPY 0.0475 CNY
5 JPY 0.2375 CNY
10 JPY 0.4751 CNY
25 JPY 1.19 CNY
50 JPY 2.38 CNY
100 JPY 4.75 CNY
500 JPY 23.75 CNY
1,000 JPY 47.51 CNY
5,000 JPY 237.53 CNY
10,000 JPY 475.06 CNY
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert CNY to JPY.

The CNY/JPY corridor is driven mostly by China import trade and manufacturing settlements. On the Japanese Yen side, demand comes from Japan travel, Japanese imports, and carry trade. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, CNY/JPY is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.

Over the past 12 months the Chinese Yuan has moved down 6.0% against the Japanese Yen, and over five years it has strengthened about 24.9% (from 16.85 to 21.05). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Japanese Yen you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best CNY → JPY rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large CNY transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-20 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

CNY to JPY FAQ.

Who converts CNY to JPY?
Chinese tourists shopping in Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido (with the weak yen making Japan a top destination), plus Japanese importers paying Chinese suppliers and Chinese students studying in Japanese universities.
Best way to send CNY to JPY?
WeChat Pay and Alipay are dominant for Chinese travelers in Japan at major merchants; for bank transfers, Bank of China Tokyo, MUFG, and SMBC handle most corporate CNY-JPY flow with cross-border RMB clearing via the Tokyo offshore market.
Why has CNY/JPY moved so much?
The Bank of Japan's ultra-loose policy through early 2024 drove JPY to 38-year lows against USD and to record weakness against CNY — even after BOJ's gradual normalization, the pair remains near multi-decade highs.