China began research into the sovereign digital currency in 2014 and has been running pilot programmes for the digital yuan in 10 regions, including Shenzhen, Suzhou, Chengdu, Shanghai and Hainan. Photo: ReutersChina began research into the sovereign digital currency in 2014 and has been running pilot programmes for the digital yuan in 10 regions, including Shenzhen, Suzhou, Chengdu, Shanghai and Hainan. Photo: Reuters

China began research into the sovereign digital currency in 2014 and has been running pilot programmes for the digital yuan in 10 regions, including Shenzhen, Suzhou, Chengdu, Shanghai and Hainan. Photo: Reuters

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