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“China’s digital yuan experienced increased usage at the Hangzhou Asian Games, where athletes interacted with the new technology. New language features were introduced, and the currency is linked with Hong Kong’s Fast Payment System. Overseas visitors can now open a digital yuan wallet using an overseas mobile phone number, and can ‘top up first, and use later’, for smoother transactions.”

A growing number of Chinese companies are switching to digital yuan for salary payments. The Zhongkai High-tech Industrial Development Zone, in partnership with the ICBC, has become the first city company to pay its employees, including CCP officials, in digital yuan. This initiative encourages digital yuan adoption and broadens its application in the public sector, helping to tackle the longstanding US dollar dominance.

Zhongshan Jewelly Optoelectronics Technology, a Guangdong-based firm, has secured over $276,000 from China’s first digital yuan-powered green finance loan. Using the digital yuan offers cost-effective, efficiency for enterprises, with real-time fund transfer and no incurring handling and service fees. Meanwhile, its traceability can prevent misappropriation of green funding loans.

This joint white paper by Standard Chartered and PwC China explores the potential applications of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in China’s Greater Bay Area, highlighting advantages like streamlined supply chains, invoice settlements, and loyalty programs. CBDCs could transform commerce and enhance Know Your Customer processes, but widespread adoption requires collaboration and adaptation.

Chinese provinces are promoting digital yuan adoption in sectors like education and public transport. Jiangsu plans to launch a platform for citizens to pay fees and receive scholarships in digital yuan, while Jiangmen city’s entire bus network will accept CBDC payments.