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From e-visas to e-payments, Saudi Arabia prepares for 3 million Chinese visitors by 2030
Saudi Arabia aims to attract 3 million Chinese tourists by 2030. Could the kingdom become China’s hottest outbound tourism destination? Read More‘Pay like a local’: WeChat, Alipay to accept foreign credit cards in China
No Chinese bank card? No problem. Chinese payment giants are now allowing visitors to link their overseas credit cards, simplifying purchases in China. Read MoreAlipay’s Latest Roll-Out Puts Pressure On Global Players
Big and small brands could benefit from Alipay's new stage of digital operations. But global players must go the extra mile to speed up growth. Read MoreWhy Wufu Is on Everyone’s Mind This CNY
Alipay’s AR campaign, which allows users to collect auspicious Chinese "Fu" characters for Chinese New Year, has benefitted many small businesses. Read MoreCould Douyin Give Tmall, JD a Run for Their Money?
From flagship stores to payment services, Douyin continues to bolster its e-commerce capabilities. But will this be enough to beat out bigger tech foes? Read MoreDouble Five Festival Features A Stronger Digital Yuan
On the occasion of the “Double Five” shopping festival, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Jiaxing are piloting cross-provincial, multi-domain digital currency trials. Read MoreBeijing Takes Another Swipe At Ant Financial
Chinese regulators hit Alibaba with a record $2.8 billion antitrust fine, and now, are calling for a major overhaul at Ant Financial. Read MoreAlibaba’s Battle for E-Commerce Dominance Takes a Conciliatory Turn
Although Alibaba has emerged as the leader in luxury e-commerce in China, the past few months have taken a toll on the tech giant. Read MoreThree Top Marketing Trends for the Year of the Ox
As an uptick in COVID-19 cases threatens Chinese New Year travel, brands are scrambling to meet demand for “new” New Year’s goods and hometown products. Read MoreFuture Tech China: Douyin’s Winning 2021 Playbook
The gloves are coming off for Douyin this year. Here are five things they’ll do to guarantee their ascendancy at home in China over the course of 2021. Read More