Xiaoming Guo

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This is huge. China and Indonesia today fully linked their national QR payment networks. This isn’t just about convenience. Both central banks call it a deliberate move to bypass the dollar. Transactions settle directly in rupiah and yuan under their local currency settlement framework. No USD in the chain. A Chinese tourist can now scan an Indonesian QRIS code with Alipay or UnionPay and pay like a local at over 39 million merchants. Indonesians can do the same in China with their 33 local e-wallets. Why it matters: China-Indonesia trade hit ~$140 billion last year. Switching to local currencies saves businesses 2-3% on forex and hedging costs. Across ASEAN, nearly 45% of China trade is already settling in RMB — and it’s growing fast. This QR link takes it from big commodity deals down to everyday retail: coffee, hotels, shopping. Who’s already on board (ASEAN focus): • Cambodia: Full two-way • Indonesia: Just went live • Thailand: PromptPay connected (Chinese tourists scanning) • Vietnam: NAPAS linked, full two-way soon • Malaysia & Singapore: Inbound for Chinese visitors • Laos: Digital RMB pilots active Beyond ASEAN: Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Turkey, UAE, Argentina (full national QR coverage), and Brazil are in various stages. China’s CIPS now reaches 122 countries/regions. The bigger picture: One-way links are becoming two-way, then full integration. Central banks are testing mBridge for CBDC-based settlement. A parallel financial infrastructure where the dollar is no longer the only option. 39 countries have local currency settlement deals. QR systems are spreading fast. This is de-dollarization happening in the background, one scan at a time.

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