Core Insights - The real concern for the U.S. is not China's military capabilities but the rise of Chinese financial systems exemplified by mobile payment platforms like WeChat Pay, which are challenging the U.S.-dominated global financial order [1][3] - The emergence of China's digital currency, the digital yuan, offers a state-backed alternative for international transactions, allowing users worldwide to engage in fee-free cross-border payments, thus threatening the dollar's monopoly [3][5] Group 1: U.S. Financial Dominance - The U.S. dollar has historically maintained a monopoly on global payments, allowing the U.S. to print money while the world trades with it, creating a closed-loop system that benefits the U.S. economy [5][16] - Recent geopolitical actions, such as sanctions and supply chain disruptions, have led countries like Saudi Arabia and Argentina to reconsider their reliance on the dollar, with Argentina even repaying IMF debts in yuan [5][14] Group 2: Shift in Global Payment Systems - The digital payment infrastructure created by China is gaining traction, with over 210 million digital yuan accounts established, indicating a growing acceptance among global merchants [3][7] - The reluctance of global capitalists to initially adopt this system is changing as geopolitical tensions prompt a reevaluation of risks associated with dollar dependency [7][20] Group 3: U.S. Response to Competition - The U.S. has recognized the threat posed by China's financial innovations, leading to aggressive measures against Chinese tech firms and attempts to maintain its financial hegemony through various means, including interest rate adjustments and sanctions [9][18] - The competition is not merely about military might but revolves around financial systems and the ability to influence global economic rules, with China quietly expanding its reach through digital payment technologies [20]
当世界开始用手机支付时,美元霸权岌岌可危,金融霸权的天塌了!
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-10 10:18