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China and UAE launch QR payment link to boost global yuan usage

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China and the United Arab Emirates have launched a cross-border QR payment system aimed at increasing the global use of the Chinese renminbi. This initiative, announced on July 15, is part of China's broader strategy to reduce its dependence on the US dollar and build alternative financial infrastructure. The Bank of China will serve as the exclusive clearing bank for the UAE's national debit card, processing all yuan-denominated transactions. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Daisy Wu ·

    China and UAE cross-border QR payment link to boost the global yuan

    In the latest move to bypass Western-dominated financial systems and step up the internationalisation of the yuan, China is linking its retail payment networks with the United Arab Emirates. Users will soon be able to use domestic mobile apps to scan QR codes and make payments in…

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