深圳与香港合作推进数字人民币跨境支付

ne-height: 30px; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'PingFang SC', 'Hiragino Sans GB', 'Heiti SC', 'Microsoft YaHei', 'WenQuanYi Micro Hei', sans-serif; text-align: start; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;">深圳将与香港尝试数字人民币跨境支付，目前正在筹备中。此举将为广东省的出口企业和香港住民提供更便捷、快速的跨境支付服务。此外，还有传闻称，中国的数字人民币也可能在央行数字货币（CBDC）国际试点项目中应用，这意味着该数字货币正在逐渐趋向全球应用。（来源：cointelegraph）

Domestic News

1. Digital RMB testing continues to expand, may be used for cross-border payments

On April 2, the head of the Research Bureau of the People's Bank of China, Wang Xin, stated that digital RMB will mainly be used for domestic retail payments. Testing has been conducted in multiple provinces and the testing scenarios are becoming more solid. The digital RMB may also be used for cross-border payments when the conditions are ripe and market demand is met. With the development of DCEP technology and the improvement of payment circulation environment, IT systems of financial institutions will take the lead in implementing this technology. In terms of payment scenarios, supporting facilities such as upgraded ATMs and POS machines will gradually become available.

2. Shenzhen's mobile tax platform launches "Invoice Easy" function for online issuance of blockchain electronic invoices

Shenzhen's mobile tax platform recently launched the "Invoice Easy" function, which allows businesses to issue blockchain electronic invoices online. "Invoice Easy" eliminates the need for approval and purchasing of invoices, and simplifies the entire process by allowing businesses to apply for increased credit limits after facial verification. Since August 2018, the blockchain electronic invoice system has been providing invoice services 24/7, and as of the end of March 2021, more than 47 million blockchain electronic invoices have been issued in Shenzhen with a total amount exceeding 60 billion yuan. The daily issuance of blockchain electronic invoices surpasses 120,000.

3. Shenzhen tests digital RMB cross-border payments with Hong Kong residents

数字人民币 跨境支付