Digital yuan explained: What it will mean to you?

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Digital yuan explained: What it will mean to you?

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Tourists or business visitors to China may have struggled with WeChat or Alipay since both payment platforms require a China-registered credit card or bank account. With digital yuan, visitors - such as to the Winter Olympics 2022 - would find it much easier to use Renminbi. China is turning its  money digital. 

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