PANews, January 4 - According to the People's Bank of China official account, the 2025 People's Bank of China work conference was held from January 3 to 4. The conference pointed out that in 2024, financial management and service capabilities will continue to improve, steadily advancing the research and application of digital renminbi. In 2025, further optimization of central bank financial management and services will be implemented, strengthening legal protection for the central bank's duties. A multi-level and diversified payment service system will be improved. The integration of information technology systems will be advanced in an orderly manner. The multi-level credit reporting market will be vigorously developed. The financial services of the central bank in rural areas will continue to be optimized. Solid work will be done in economic and financial research, comprehensive statistics of the financial industry, currency issuance, digital renminbi research and development, treasury management, and international assessments of anti-money laundering.