China, known for its strict stance on decentralized cryptocurrencies, may find value in adopting stablecoins to promote its digital yuan, according to Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire. While China has been actively developing its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan, Allaire suggests that a yuan-based stablecoin could be instrumental in driving global adoption of the national currency. In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Allaire expressed his belief that stablecoins might be more effective than the central bank digital currency in promoting the widespread use of the yuan in trade and commerce worldwide. China has been cracking down on cryptocurrencies since 2021, while simultaneously pushing forward with the development and testing of the digital yuan. By January 2023, approximately 13 billion digital yuan were already in circulation. Interestingly, the digital yuan's official website claims that it will replace other stablecoins like the US dollar-backed USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT), despite clarifying that the digital yuan itself is not a stablecoin. The website offers users the option to exchange their cryptocurrencies for digital yuan through MetaMask or the platform's conversion portal. Allaire acknowledges that China is unlikely to embrace decentralized cryptocurrencies, but he highlights Hong Kong's progressive approach to the crypto sector as a potential indication of covert support from mainland China. He also applauds governments and central banks worldwide for exploring the development of CBDCs using modern distributed ledger technology, emphasizing the distinction between these initiatives and the private sector's innovation on the public internet. Despite China's cautious approach, the digital yuan is making headway beyond its borders. Singapore-based DBS bank, which is known for its cryptocurrency-friendly policies, has introduced a digital yuan merchant solution. This enables Chinese businesses to receive payments in the digital yuan, with settlements directly made to their yuan-based bank accounts. In conclusion, while China remains skeptical of decentralized cryptocurrencies, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire sees the potential benefits of adopting a yuan-based stablecoin to drive the adoption of the country's digital yuan. As other governments explore CBDCs, the digital yuan is gradually making its way into international transactions, showcasing China's ambition to establish the yuan as a global currency.