China showcases the digital yuan (e-CNY) at the Beijing Winter Olympics

At the February 4 opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, China offered its digital yuan (e-CNY) as one of three accepted payment methods alongside Visa and cash, the first major international outing for a large-economy CBDC. Foreign visitors could load wallets via app or physical card, though actual uptake was modest, hindered by entrenched payment apps, ubiquitous Visa terminals, and thin promotion.