Digital Yuan Expansion: Southeast Asia Becomes the First Full Cross-Border Pilot Zone

Digital Yuan Expansion: Southeast Asia Becomes the First Full Cross-Border Pilot Zone

  • October 20, 2025

China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan (e-CNY), has entered a defining phase with the launch of its first full cross-border pilot zone across Southeast Asia. The project marks a turning point in China’s financial diplomacy, positioning the digital yuan as

Digital Yuan in Southeast Asia: Cross-Border Payment Revolution

Digital Yuan in Southeast Asia: Cross-Border Payment Revolution

  • October 16, 2025

China’s digital yuan is quietly reshaping how money moves across Asia. Once a domestic experiment in digital payments, the e-CNY is now expanding into Southeast Asia through pilot programs, trade partnerships, and digital currency bridges. This shift marks a fundamental change in regional