Core Insights - The 2025 Lujiazui Forum highlighted the focus of Chinese financial authorities on cross-border payment systems, emphasizing the need for innovation and efficiency in this area [1][2] Group 1: Digital Currency and Cross-Border Payments - The People's Bank of China announced the establishment of a digital RMB international operation center in Shanghai to promote the internationalization of the digital currency and financial market development [1] - The rise of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins is reshaping traditional payment systems, significantly reducing the cross-border payment chain [1][2] - The RMB has become the second-largest trade financing currency and the third-largest payment currency globally, reflecting its increasing international status [2] Group 2: Challenges and Innovations in Cross-Border Payment Systems - Traditional cross-border payment systems face challenges such as low efficiency and high costs, prompting a global call for improvement and diversification [2] - The multilateral central bank digital currency bridge project has shown promising results, with payments processed in 6 to 9 seconds, compared to 2 to 5 days for traditional methods, and nearly halving transaction costs [3] - The interoperability of payment systems is improving, with countries extending operational hours and adopting international messaging standards to enhance cross-border payment efficiency [4] Group 3: Regional Cooperation and Future Trends - The renewal of the bilateral currency swap agreement between the People's Bank of China and the Central Bank of Turkey supports the use of local currencies for cross-border settlements [2] - The trend towards a more efficient, secure, inclusive, and diversified global cross-border payment system is expected to continue [4]
财经深一度|金融管理部门缘何瞄准“跨境支付”持续发力?
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-18 11:27