Digital yuan rollout widens China’s lead in virtual currencies and actual surveillance

A total of three big companies are now reported to be involved in testing the China's digital yuan rollout. Set to become the first major central bank digital currency, it will be tested by food delivery giant Meituan Dianping, ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing and streaming video platform BiliBili in the experimental rollout of China’s Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP) system.