Alipay Targets Japan for ‘Export’ of Chinese Mobile Payments
Alipay plans to release a mobile payments platform, newly branded and catered to Japanese consumers by next spring, a first for the company. Read More
Alibaba Consolidates Position in Travel Market with Marriot Partnership
Alibaba and Marriot are launching a joint venture to boost their positions in both the outbound and domestic Chinese travel market. Read More
Club Med Spearheads Global Comeback with 20 New China Resorts
Club Med is looking to expand the number of its China locations to 20 by 2020 and has launched an ambitious new resort line, Joyview. Read More
MGM’s New Macau Resort Promises to Offer Asia’s First “Dynamic Theatre” Experience
MGM's new Cotai location promises to be a comprehensive entertainment center and reflects the changing nature of Macau's tourist industry. Read More
New Central Asia Luxury Hotels Anticipate Coming Wave of Chinese Arrivals
New luxury hotel locations and bilateral agreements with Beijing signal that many are hoping for a new wave of Chinese travel to Central Asia with BRI. Read More
Apple Makes Push in China with Big Discounts for Apple Pay Users
Apple Pay is attempting to expand its share of the Chinese mobile payments market through big discounts at online and brick and mortar retailers. But can it compete with WeChat Pay or Alipay? Read More
Sharp Rise in Macau VIP Gambling Revenue Signals New Beijing Crackdown
Macau's VIP baccarat rooms have experienced a sharp rise in revenue, but this may convince Beijing another major crackdown is needed. Read More
Top Destinations for Wealthy Chinese Looking to Move Abroad Revealed
Hurun Report has revealed the top destinations for Chinese HNWI immigration, which is driven by concerns about education and pollution. Read More
Korean Duty-Free Shops Suffer $528 Million Loss After THAAD Deployment
A drop in Chinese tourists to Korean duty-free shops after the THAAD missile system deployment resulted in US$528 million in losses between March and May. Read More
WeChat Pay Continues its Global Push with New Strategy in Malaysia
Tencent hopes that by allowing Malaysians to link local bank accounts to WeChat Pay, more firms will use its service and facilitate Chinese tourism. Read More
