数字货币桥“秒到账”！中山企业畅享跨境支付便利通道

Core Insights - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) in Zhongshan has successfully facilitated cross-border RMB remittances for TCL Air Conditioner (Zhongshan) Co., Ltd. through a multi-central bank digital currency bridge, providing efficient and convenient services that have been highly praised by the company [1][2] - Since 2025, the PBOC in Zhongshan has actively promoted digital RMB business innovations, leveraging advantages such as real-time settlement, low costs, and traceability to provide more efficient financial support to the real economy [1][2] Group 1 - The multi-central bank digital currency bridge is a new cross-border payment mechanism established under the framework of the Bank for International Settlements, designed to create a high-efficiency, low-cost, and strongly regulated cross-border payment path [2] - Unlike traditional cross-border remittances that rely on the SWIFT system and intermediary banks, the currency bridge enables direct "point-to-point" settlement, allowing commercial banks to connect directly with central banks [2] - This mechanism has opened a "fast lane" for cross-border remittances, enabling funds to be settled on the same day, achieving "second-level" arrival times, while effectively reducing fees and enhancing fund transparency [2] Group 2 - The PBOC in Zhongshan plans to strengthen business supervision and guide local digital RMB pilot institutions to continuously expand the application scenarios of the currency bridge [2] - The goal is to provide precise and efficient new cross-border payment solutions for more foreign-related enterprises, further empowering local economic development and contributing to the establishment of a high-level open economy [2]