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Jinan City Advances CBDC Adoption, Offers Bus Fare Discounts for Digital Yuan Payments

by Dan K
Jul 4, 2023 - 1:00 pm
in Blockchain
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Jinan Leads the Way in CBDC Adoption

Jinan, the capital of eastern China’s Shandong Province, has taken a significant step towards widespread Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) adoption. The city has begun accepting digital yuan payments across all its bus routes. This bold move marks Jinan as a frontrunner in the push for embracing the potential of digital currencies in the public transportation sector.

Successful Pilot Phase Fuels Full Implementation

In the initial phase, CBDC payments were introduced on two Jinan bus lines – B52 and BRT5. The successful completion of this pilot stage has encouraged the city to roll out the digital yuan payment method across the entire bus network. Local media outlet Shunwang-Jinan Daily reports that Jinan has updated its card readers and bus route software to facilitate the payment process.

Incentivizing Digital Yuan Payments

To further promote the adoption of the digital yuan, Jinan is offering fare discounts to passengers who opt for CBDC payments. According to the announcement, passengers can avail up to two discounted rides per day and a maximum of six discounted rides a month when they choose to pay with the digital yuan.

Wider Implementation of CBDC in China

Jinan’s move is part of a larger initiative aimed at fostering digital yuan adoption throughout China. Other cities, like Changshu, have started paying civil servant salaries using the country’s CBDC. Moreover, China has also implemented CBDC use in its Belt and Road initiative and cross-border trades, signifying a broader embrace of the technology.

International Partnerships to Promote Digital Yuan

International collaboration is also playing a part in promoting the use of the digital yuan. French bank BNP Paribas has recently partnered with the Bank of China (BOC) to facilitate the use of digital yuan for real-time transactions. This partnership marks a significant milestone in integrating the digital yuan into global financial systems.

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