digihuman(BJ:835670) Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-12-29 01:19Core Viewpoint - The 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session has approved the "Suggestions on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development," emphasizing the acceleration of building a financial powerhouse and the steady development of the digital RMB, providing a roadmap for its future development and improvement [1] Group 1: Digital RMB Development Direction - The digital RMB's positioning and development direction must align with market-oriented and legal frameworks, addressing the challenges posed by modern digital payment tools and ensuring effective monetary control [2] - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) initiated research and closed testing of digital RMB in 2014, establishing a management system and operational mechanism based on extensive trials and evaluations [3] Group 2: Current Achievements and Capabilities - The domestic and cross-border trials of digital RMB have shown positive results, with the digital RMB demonstrating capabilities as a universal mixed currency, programmable currency, efficient regulatory currency, and full-scenario currency [4] - As of November 2025, digital RMB has processed 3.48 billion transactions, amounting to 16.7 trillion yuan, with 230 million personal wallets opened [4] Group 3: Challenges Faced by Central Banks - Central banks globally face challenges in recognizing the impact of rapidly evolving digital payment tools on monetary control, requiring a balance between low-cost, high-efficiency digital payment methods and effective macroeconomic regulation [5] - The development of digital cash poses risks of financial disintermediation, as it operates independently of financial intermediaries, potentially affecting liquidity in the banking system [6] Group 4: Digital RMB Management Framework - The "Action Plan" outlines a transition from digital cash to digital deposit money, with the digital RMB being a modern payment and circulation tool supported by the central bank and compatible with distributed ledger technology [8] - The dual-layer operational framework of the digital RMB, which involves both the central bank and commercial banks, has been recognized as a global standard for ensuring financial stability [9][10] Group 5: Risk Management and Regulatory Framework - The "Action Plan" emphasizes the need for a clear delineation of responsibilities between the central bank and commercial banks to mitigate risks associated with financial disintermediation and shadow banking [11] - The establishment of a digital RMB management committee and the use of advanced regulatory technologies like AI and big data are crucial for enhancing regulatory capabilities and ensuring financial stability [18]