1 week Ago By Kim Ei-seul
Recently, an Australian named Jack was pleasantly surprised when he attempted to link his Visa card to WeChat Pay and Alipay, two of the most frequently used Chinese mobile payment platforms, during a visit to his wife's family in China. The whole process was incredibly smooth, he said, adding that it took him less than a minute to complete, without the need to verify information with his passport. In the past, Jack often relied on his wife to pay when visiting China.
But this time, thanks to the streamlined process for foreigners to link overseas bank cards to mobile payment apps, he could go out and make purchases independently with just his smartphone. From expanding visa-on-arrival, e-visas, and visa-free travel policies to enhancing the convenience of electronic payments, China has implemented a series of measures in recent years to make it easier for foreigners to work, study, and travel in the country. These efforts have provided a better experience for visitors like Jack, showcasing China's caring attitude in the country's opening-up and boosting the appeal of the Chinese market.
China's steps toward greater openness have been steady and robust. Since the beginning of this year, China has rolled out multiple pragmatic policies in areas of concern to foreign investors, opening new doors of opportunities. On March 22, the Cyberspace Administration of China released a set of regulations on promoting and standardizing cross-border flows of data to ensure the lawful and or.
