Everything will remain the same because all this digital money thing was just a way to drive attention from crypto so that the government doesn't lose control over their population IMO. What's the point in all this? Everyone is already using digital for payments, people use cards and phones, mobile apps, I barely see anyone with cash nowadays.
Yes, they might remove cash and coins from circulation, but why would that make them superior? Maybe other countries will follow the lead and do the same, though I don't see much point in it. But instead of using Yuan, they'll definitely make a digital currency of their own.
That's certainly true, mate. People are already accustomed to digital payments, so a new CBDC wouldn't make any difference other than eliminating paper money for good. China is still struggling to become the world's largest economy, probably because of its policies. The United States is much more flexible in this regard, which is why many countries trust the US Dollar. It doesn't matter which digital currency comes first, but rather which one remains the leading currency for global commerce. Rest assured that if China launches the "Digital Yuan" first, other countries will quickly follow. I believe the United States won't take long enough to launch the "Digital Dollar" in order to stay ahead of the game. Like it or not, paper money will soon fade into oblivion. This will become a reality faster than we've previously imagined, as COVID-19 forces people to rely on digital payment methods to avoid any physical contact.
Nonetheless, no one knows what will happen in the future. China's economy is growing at a fast pace, so anything can be expected with the launch of the "Digital Yuan". While China taking over the world is not feasible at the moment, it could be if it continues to expand its influence worldwide. The US should do everything at its disposal in order to prevent losing its supremacy in the future. At least, we don't have to worry about the USD losing its status as the reserve currency of the world for a long, long time. Just my thoughts