Visitors to benefit from payments revamp

Visitors purchase cashmere products through mobile payment methods during the 20th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, in September. [Photo/China Daily] China is expected to intensify efforts to facilitate a seamless payment mechanism for foreigners and the elderly, and create a more friendly, inclusive and multichannel payment environment, said experts and business leaders. … Continue reading Visitors to benefit from payments revamp

Ant Group simplifies payment experience for foreigners, elderly

A foreign tourist pays via Alipay at a store in Beijing. [Photo/China Daily] Ant Group plans to expand mobile payment methods and build more international consumer-friendly zones across major tourist hot spots and commercial cities in China, as part of a broader push by the financial technology company to simplify payment services for foreigners in … Continue reading Ant Group simplifies payment experience for foreigners, elderly

Chinese travel agency Trip.com signs partnership with Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad

Visitors talk with each other at the Trip.com Group booth at the ITB China 2023 in Shanghai on Sept 13, 2023. [Photo/VCG] A strategic partnership agreement was inked between Chinese online travel agency Trip.com Group and Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad on Friday, exploring collaboration in businesses including air tickets, hotels, scenic spot tickets, rides and … Continue reading Chinese travel agency Trip.com signs partnership with Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad

State Grid Weihai Power Supply enhances farmers’ livelihoods

Staff members from State Grid Weihai Power Supply talk with a cherry planting greenhouse owner. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] With the arrival of warmer weather, the critical period for spring plowing and irrigation has begun. In order to ensure the electricity demands of farmers in such a season, on Tuesday, staff members of State Grid … Continue reading State Grid Weihai Power Supply enhances farmers’ livelihoods

Mastercard eyes booming Chinese consumer market

Various payment options including Mastercard, UnionPay and Visa are available at a store in Shanghai. [Photo/China Daily] The transformation of the Chinese economy which utilizes more innovation-driven and consumption-oriented drivers will further consolidate its solid fundamentals, bringing more business opportunities for foreign investors, said a senior executive of Mastercard. Ling Hai, president for Asia-Pacific, Europe, … Continue reading Mastercard eyes booming Chinese consumer market