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 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.
China has officially designated 'ci yuan' (word currency) as the formal translation for AI tokens, signaling a strategic move to treat computational units as a new global settlement standard. This linguistic shift aligns with Beijing's goal to leverage its massive electricity production to dominate the emerging 'token economy' and challenge the US dollar's status as the primary value anchor.