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China is taking the lead in the race to become the first major economy to officially launch a sovereign digital currency, as its ongoing pilot programs have made headlines and its central bank officials have been offering explanations about the issue and what’s behind Beijing’s digital yuan ambitions.
In Depth: China’s Digital Currency Ambitions Lead the World
The future of money is electronic and Beijing wants to own it
China Adds Eight Banks to Digital Yuan Network in Latest Expansion
The central bank’s second approval round of 2026 brings the number of e-CNY operators to 30 and broadens the currency’s footprint in banking, capital markets and daily payments
Standard Chartered-Led Venture Launches Hong Kong’s First Regulated Stablecoin
HKDAP debuts with access limited to corporate clients and professional investors, underscoring Hong Kong’s digital-asset ambitions while highlighting adoption challenges from mainland restrictions and global competition
Commentary: A Weaker Dollar Order Creates an Opening for the Yuan
Washington’s weaponization of the financial system and ballooning debt are eroding the dollar’s 'dual anchors,' opening the door for the global rise of the Chinese yuan
Commentary: The Token Economy Is Here, and It Will Reshape Business
By drastically lowering coordination and motivation costs, artificial intelligence is rendering traditional corporate hierarchies obsolete and empowering the super individual
CX Daily: At WAIC, China’s AI Boom Runs Into Commercial Reality
Chinese tech giants are pushing the limits of computing clusters, AI agents and robotics. Now, the industry faces a commercial reality check
Middle East Conflict, Shifting China Demand Weigh on LVMH and Kering
Luxury groups point to weaker demand in the Middle East and changing consumer behavior in China, even as the U.S. and Japan help support second-quarter sales
Nike Ends Topsports’ Online Sales Rights on the Chinese Mainland in Digital Overhaul
The U.S. sportswear giant will take back control of its digital channels starting Jan. 1, 2027, as it seeks to curb online discounting and restore order in a key but weakening market
U.K. Court Weighs Fate of 61,000 Bitcoins Seized in Massive Chinese Fraud
Chinese victims seek U.K. jurisdiction to claim the cryptocurrency’s massive appreciation rather than just their original investment
China Advances Central Bank Law Revision to Counter Foreign Sanctions
Draft would also legally recognize central bank digital currency
CX Daily: Inside Indonesia’s Surprise Pivot to Resource Nationalism
Without warning or industry consultation, Jakarta unveils a radical plan to strip private traders of their export rights
China Expands Digital Yuan’s Global Reach
The move extends cross-border e-CNY payments to jurisdictions including Singapore, the UAE and Brazil
CX Daily: China’s Housing Market Flashes Signs of Life in Core Cities
Real estate transactions and prices in megacities like Shenzhen and Shanghai are rebounding, though a nationwide recovery remains elusive
Macao Joins $56 Billion Central Bank Digital Currency Platform mBridge
Eleven local banks begin trading on the blockchain-based platform as the Digital Macao Pataca enters sandbox testing
Top Stories of the Month: Chinese Savers Move Beyond Bank Deposits as Rates Fall
Insurance products are attracting more household savings as falling rates erode deposit returns
China Credit Growth Misses Forecasts as Household Borrowing Weakens
Sluggish consumer demand offsets surge in corporate bond issuance, signaling structural financing shift
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