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RMB stablecoins may soon get official approval
Yuan-pegged stablecoins may be in the pipeline. On Thursday, Reuters – citing anonymous sources – reported that the State Council is set to review a roadmap for promoting RMB internationalization, including the use of yuan-backed stablecoins. Senior leaders will also… Read More »

Households ramp up spending on services
Chinese consumers are opting to spend a growing portion of their income on services. Per stats bureau (NBS) household expenditure data, services accounted for 44.5% of household consumption in H1 2025, up from 43.5% the previous year. Why we care… Read More »

More localities issue debt to fund venture investments
More local governments are issuing special-purpose bonds (SPBs) to support venture capital (VC). The latest: The Guangzhou municipal government recently disclosed it will inject RMB 2 billion in SPB funds into its government guidance fund (GGF). Earlier this month, the… Read More »