Odaily Planet Daily reports that the 2026 People’s Bank of China Work Conference will be held on January 5-6. The meeting emphasized studying and establishing a financial statistical system and standards that match the modern central banking system, continuously improving statistical monitoring in key areas such as the “Five Major Articles” of finance and debt of financing platforms. Consolidate the achievements in building a cash usage environment. Continuously enhance the quality and efficiency of treasury management. Implement a prudent policy for one-time personal credit repair. Further improve the social credit system. Regularly and sustainably optimize payment services for the elderly and foreign nationals coming to China. Strictly enforce transparent supervision of payment institutions and the regulation of payment business functions. Strengthen virtual currency regulation and continue cracking down on related illegal activities. Deepen technological management and innovative applications. Steadily develop digital RMB. (Jin10)