A recent decision by WeChat Pay and Alipay to fully open up their online payment services to international card organizations such as Mastercard, Visa, JCB and Discover Global Network will offer greater convenience to global users in mobile payments and enable millions of small merchants to tap overseas purchases, industry experts have said.
Alipay, the mobile payment tool owned by Chinese financial technology company Ant Group, announced on Friday that it has allowed overseas tourists to link their international bank cards to the Alipay app.
The Qingdao area of the China (Shandong) Pilot Free Trade Zone, or Qingdao FTZ, is currently in the midst of a campaign to optimize its business environment to attract more foreign investment.
China will fully restore fast-lane entry and exit services at all ports starting on Monday, facilitating the cross-border travel of Chinese citizens and foreign nationals.
China's visa offices abroad will resume issuing all types of visas to foreigners on March 15 to facilitate cross-border travels.
The Qingdao Area of the China (Shandong) Pilot Free Trade Zone (Qingdao FTZ) launched a platform focused on comprehensive services for talents and enterprises, the first of its kind in Shandong province,on Feb 9.
The launch ceremony for Chinas first integrated approval service platform for shipping enterprises took place on Oct 28 in the China (Shandong) Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area, or Qingdao FTZ.
Qingdao FTZ's service window for foreigners' work permits is located at the Government Service and Public Resources Trading Hall.
China (Shandong) Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area
