Why Beijing Wants a Digital Yuan

Tags: World History

04/07/2021 Joseph Solis-Mullen

The Chinese regime hopes it can use a digital yuan to challenge the supremacy of the US dollar. That brings a host of geopolitical advantages, as well.

Original Article: “Why Beijing Wants a Digital Yuan“

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