Beijing extends digital RMB use to city-wide rail transit system as from Aug. 1

Photo taken on Sept. 22, 2020 shows an interior view of the Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

BEIJING, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- Transport authorities of Beijing Municipality announced that the use of digital renminbi (RMB) has been fully supported in a city-wide rail transit system since August 1, reported CCTV on Monday.

Since the end of June, Yitongxing app has enabled online payment with digital RMB. This move represents an extended application scenario of digital RMB, in which passengers could use it to buy tickets and cards, pay for ticket extensions and top up cards through ticket office and vending machine. 

This move provides passengers with diversified payment method options and improves passengers' digitalized experience.

(Edited by Li Shimeng with Xinhua Silk Road, lishimeng@xinhua.org)