PBOC Unveils DCEP Action Plan with New Measurement Framework and Financial Infrastructure for January 1, 2026 Launch

COINOTAG News reported on December 29 that Liu Le, deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China, outlined an upcoming Action Plan to strengthen the DCEP management service framework and to build related financial infrastructure for the Digital Currency Electronic Payment program. The plan signals a strategic refresh of the central bank’s CBDC agenda.

The blueprint covers a revised measurement framework, enhanced governance, and an improved operation mechanism, together with an expanded ecosystem for the digital yuan. Analysts view the package as a credibility boost for the CBDC rollout and institutional readiness.

Officials said the upgraded system is scheduled to launch on January 1, 2026, subject to regulatory milestones and pilot outcomes. Market participants will assess how the new framework interacts with existing payment rails and how it may influence capital flows and fintech collaboration in China and beyond.