China is accelerating efforts to promote the digital yuan beyond its borders, positioning the state backed currency as a long term tool to reduce dependence on the US dollar in cross border trade and finance. Beijing has stepped up international outreach around its
China is reinforcing financial collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as it transitions from infrastructure delivery to sustainable economic partnership. Recent agreements among participating countries aim to establish joint financial mechanisms that promote industrial growth, transparent investment, and long-term development financing.
China is accelerating the modernization of its financial infrastructure to accommodate the growing scale and complexity of global trade. Advanced payment systems, digital verification tools, and automated risk controls are being deployed across financial institutions to ensure that cross-border transactions remain efficient, transparent,
The expansion of the BRICS alliance in 2025 marks a turning point in the world’s financial order. With new members such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Indonesia joining the bloc, BRICS now represents over 40 percent of global GDP and nearly half of
IntroductionChina’s central bank digital currency, the Digital Yuan (e-CNY), continues its nationwide expansion in 2025, with pilot programs extending to major cities and regional hubs. The initiative aims to enhance payment efficiency, financial inclusion, and digital economy integration. Expansion efforts are closely monitored
China’s Digital Yuan (e-CNY) is increasingly being used for cross-border transactions, reflecting the country’s push to internationalize its central bank digital currency (CBDC). According to the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), cross-border e-CNY transactions reached $1.2 billion in Q3 2025, a 35% increase
Chinese fintech firms are securing new rounds of capital as Beijing eases regulatory pressure on the technology sector. After years of scrutiny that slowed growth and limited investment, reforms are now creating a more favorable environment for digital finance companies. The renewed fundraising
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world’s largest commercial bank by assets, has launched an 80 billion yuan fund to accelerate technology innovation. The initiative is designed to support strategic sectors including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green energy, and advanced manufacturing.
Ant Group, the fintech giant backed by Jack Ma, has announced new initiatives to expand into global cash management services using artificial intelligence. The company, best known for Alipay, is positioning itself as a cross-border financial technology leader at a time when demand
