Before Apec meeting, China’s mobile-payment overhaul is helping foreigners spend
- Posted on September 26, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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China is modernizing its digital payment ecosystem ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, enabling international visitors to seamlessly integrate foreign bank cards and digital wallets into popular platforms like Alipay and WeChat Pay. This strategic infrastructure upgrade addresses a longstanding obstacle for tourists and business travelers, significantly reducing friction in cross-border transactions and positioning China as a more accessible destination for global commerce.
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