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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
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
Commentary: Why the Hormuz Crisis Will Break the Global Market’s Remaining Stabilizers
Investors assuming the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is just another passing storm are fundamentally misjudging the landscape. The simultaneous collision of booming commodity demand, dying free trade, and exhausted central banks guarantees a level of market volatility we have not yet seen
Hong Kong Grants First Stablecoin Licenses to HSBC, Standard Chartered–Backed Venture
Landmark approvals signal city’s ambition to lead regulated digital-asset markets
CX Daily: How the Iran War Set Off a Global Scramble for Strategic Metals
The conflict has sent prices of ‘war metals’ like nickel and cobalt soaring, accelerating a global race to control critical minerals
BOC Hong Kong Pushes Digital Yuan Wallet Upgrade After Policy Shift
Move follows China’s shift to pay interest on digital yuan, as officials explore higher limits and broader use cases
CX Daily: How ByteDance Pulled Ahead in China’s AI Race
By spending billions on chips and pursuing top talent, TikTok’s owner has outmaneuvered the competition
Hong Kong, Mainland Regulators Weigh Digital Yuan Wallet Upgrades
Officials cite 80,000 wallets tied to Hong Kong numbers and a jump in accepting merchants as cross-border links deepen
Exclusive: China Expands Digital Yuan Network With 12 New Banks
Move comes as policy overhaul lets digital yuan function like bank deposits, giving lenders stronger incentives to promote its use
Chinese Sellers Shift Cross-Border E-Commerce Playbook, Ant International Unit CEO Says
As taxes and compliance rules tighten, Chinese merchants are building deeper local operations and driving new demand for payment services, WorldFirst CEO Shi Wenyi says
In Profile: Bonnie Chan Leads HKEX Back to Global IPO Crown
Record profits, HK$38 million pay and a diversification push mark her early tenure as CEO
China Report Says U.S. Seized $30 Billion in Global Crypto Assets
Document claims American authorities leverage tech and legal systems to tighten control over digital finance and global settlements
Caixin Explains: Hong Kong’s ‘Finance Plus’ Strategy to Reinforce Its Global Hub Role
The 2026-27 Budget lays out sweeping measures spanning offshore yuan markets, tech listings, digital assets and gold trading as the city seeks new growth drivers
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