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The Chinese Yuan has surged to a 9-month high, driven by China's economic recovery and strong exports, with UBS forecasting further appreciation, impacting global trade and investment.
China is exploring offshore yuan stablecoins as a strategic tool for global financial influence, with CICC advocating for their adoption to enhance cross-border trade and investment.
Shanghai is exploring the development of a yuan-backed stablecoin to challenge the dominance of U.S. dollar-linked stablecoins in the global digital finance and trade sectors, supported by Chinese tech giants and government initiatives.
China's digital yuan (e-CNY) is unlikely to challenge the US dollar's global dominance due to structural and trust-related limitations, despite being a significant technological advancement.
JD.com and Ant Group are advocating for yuan-based stablecoins in Hong Kong to reduce reliance on U.S. dollar-linked digital currencies and promote the yuan's global role.