China upgrades digital yuan to expand payments, smart contracts

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 22, 2026

China has upgraded its digital yuan infrastructure to integrate a wider range of payment and financial services, unveiling an upgraded central bank system for the digital yuan and a framework for smart contract services aimed at lowering operating costs and expanding the currency's use.

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