Ever been stuck in China without a way to pay for your bubble tea? 🧋 Worry no more! China is stepping up its game to make life easier for foreign visitors.
On Thursday, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) held a conference focused on optimizing payment services. Governor Pan Gongsheng called for action to help foreigners make smoother payments in the country. 🎉
Alipay, one of China's biggest payment apps by Ant Group, has your back! Foreigners can now use their overseas bank cards on Alipay's international version or even scan Alipay QR codes with their own e-wallets. How cool is that? 🤩
But wait, there's more! Next up, Ant Group is working to make sure foreign visitors can use Alipay to ride subways and buses in major Chinese cities. Say goodbye to getting lost in translation while buying tickets! 🚇🚌
Meanwhile, Chinese banks are expanding their acceptance of overseas bank cards and making it easier to use cash. It seems like China is rolling out the red carpet for global travelers! 🌏
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China moves to provide convenient payment services for foreigners
cgtn.com
