A country in East Asia and the world’s most populous nation for much of recent history, with a large economy and significant influence in technology, manufacturing, and digital currency policy.

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  • China is a sovereign state in East Asia with one of the largest economies in the world. It is a centre of manufacturing, technology development, and research across many fields.
  • Its central bank has developed a central bank digital currency, the digital yuan, and the country has taken a restrictive stance toward decentralised cryptocurrencies while pursuing state-led digital infrastructure.

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