Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
Policy Formalization
The National Data Administration begins integrating 'ciyuan' into official AI development frameworks.
China Development Forum
Liu Liehong officially introduces 'ciyuan' as the state-sanctioned term for AI tokens.
China has officially designated 'ciyuan' as the standard term for AI tokens, positioning them as a fundamental settlement unit for the intelligent era. This move signals a strategic shift to treat computational output as a new form of global currency, leveraging China's massive energy infrastructure to dominate the emerging 'token economy.'
China has officially branded AI tokens as 'ciyuan,' or 'word currency,' signaling a strategic pivot toward treating computational units as a foundational economic settlement layer. This move positions Beijing to leverage its massive energy infrastructure to dominate the emerging global 'token economy' and challenge traditional financial value anchors like the US dollar.