CIPS is becoming increasingly convenient for global businesses; some see it eventually competing with SWIFT.

Applicants may now face 20 additional questions, and it remains unclear whether regulators will ultimately sign off on new offerings from Chinese firms.

PBOC officials say no, the e-yuan is currently designed primarily for domestic use.

Risk of trade clashes grows as United States prepares tariffs on countries that levy DSTs on U.S.-based tech companies.

China is proposing to resume tests of processes by which U.S. regulators would audit some of its most sensitive companies.

The limited deal would eliminate some tariffs, but it is not clear when it might be signed.

Banks, food, manufacturing, and drugs would all be affected.

Thousands of foreign firms, from Ford to Alibaba, will have to re-examine VIE and joint venture agreements in the country.