China’s National Blockchain Centre: Bridging Gaps & Navigating Centralization Risks

The National Blockchain Technology Innovation Centre in Beijing has officially commenced operations, aiming to advance blockchain implementation in China through collaboration with universities, think tanks, and businesses. The Centre intends to train 500,000 specialists in distributed ledger technology and accelerate the construction of ultra-large-scale blockchain computing power clusters for industry innovation and competitiveness.

Digital Yuan Transforming Public Transport: Pros, Cons, and Future Challenges

The Chinese city of Qingdao is piloting a digital yuan payment solution for public transport using NFC technology, enabling payments via mobile devices even without power or network coverage. Meanwhile, Ningbo plans to distribute $140,000 worth of CBDC discount tokens in digital envelopes. These developments mark significant progress in central bank digital currency adoption.