The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, issued a set of commemorative coins and banknotes to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, which falls on Jan 29.

Sukunya Boonchuaylur, a 51-year-old entrepreneur running a small business, said she was frustrated by the difficulty in obtaining new banknotes. Despite visiting several bank branches, she was ...

A staff member shows commemorative coins and banknotes in celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year at a branch of China Construction Bank (CCB) in Beijing, capital of China, Jan 3, 2025.