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Why is China renewing a push for its digital currency?

By offering interest similar to banks’ demand-deposit rates, Beijing is recasting the e-CNY from a cash-like instrument into something closer to a deposit.

Swiatek sees off Bouzkova to reach Australian Open third round

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 22, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her second round match against Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Swiatek fends off dogged Yuan to reach Australian Open second round

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 19, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her first round match against China's Yue Yuan REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

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