Tencent Enhances WeChat Pay for Foreigners
Tencent has made digital payment services more accessible to international travelers visiting China. Now, overseas users can create a WeChat account using their country's phone number and link their international payment cards to Weixin Pay (also known as WeChat Pay).
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To further assist international users, Tencent has launched the "Welcome to China, easy pay with Weixin Pay" website. This resource offers branding videos, user guides, and other relevant information to educate international users on using WeChat Pay in China.
New International Flight Routes
In April, the aviation sector in China saw several positive developments.
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China Southern Airlines has launched a new Beijing-Macau route and is preparing to introduce 17 international flights to cities such as Amsterdam, London, Doha, Riyadh, and Tehran. The airline aims to have all routes operational by October 26th.
Juneau Air is set to launch two new routes, with Shanghai to Athens and Manchester to Shanghai services beginning from July 1st.
Hotels to Accept International Bank Cards
Chinese authorities have implemented new regulations requiring mid- to high-end hotels, rated three stars or above, to accept payments made with foreign bank cards. This initiative simplifies transactions for foreign travelers within China, ensuring a smoother experience during their stay. Additionally, major tourist attractions are encouraged to accept overseas bank cards, improve support for cash payments, and expand foreign exchange services.Hong Kong is getting ready for the Art Hong Kong Expo, set for May 16 to 19 at the AsiaWorld-Expo. Themed around "Digital Cultural Creativity," the expo will encompass five key sections: digital creativity, fashion and design, culture and tourism trades, intangible heritages and crafts, and international artworks. ![]()
Attendees can look forward to participating in a series of discussions, exhibitions, calligraphy competitions, and promotions spotlighting tourism across different cities. With expanded space and richer content this year, the expo aims to position Hong Kong as a cultural bridge between China and the global community, focusing not only on showcasing Chinese cultural products and artists, but also on fostering connections and attracting foreign artists to China.
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