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Beijing issues prepaid cards for international visitors
The Chinese capital introduced the Beijing Pass, a multi-purpose card for international visitors, on Wednesday, facilitating their payment for transportation, tourist sites and shopping centers.
August01,2024
Shanghai issues prepaid travel cards for inbound travelers' convenience
Shanghai has released Shanghai Pass, a multipurpose prepaid travel card, to facilitate easy payment by inbound travelers and other visitors not in favor of mobile payment.
May22,2024
Shanghai, Athens forge partnership with twinning agreement
Athens and Shanghai formalized their partnership on Thursday by signing a twinning agreement to enhance cooperation in multiple sectors.
January24,2025
BiH, Chinese universities forge educational partnership
An agreement aimed at enhancing academic collaboration between the University of Banja Luka and Tianjin University of Technology and Education was signed on Saturday in Republic of Srpska, one of the entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).
July02,2024
UnionPay cards to be issued in Europe
UnionPay International, a subsidiary of China's UnionPay, the country's largest bank card payment processor, announced Monday that it has entered into strategic cooperation with the Portuguese bank, Banco Comercial Portugues (BCP).
November21,2017
Lower transaction fees set to boost international bank card usage in China
International bank card clearing institutions, such as Visa and Mastercard, have reduced transaction fees on overseas bank cards for Chinese merchants, a move expected to encourage more local merchants to accept these card payments.
July04,2024
China issues 9.25 bln bank cards by end of 2021
China had issued a total of 9.25 billion bank cards by the end of 2021, according to an industry report.
September26,2022
China, LAC countries forge new chapter in solidarity, cooperation
Tuesday's successful ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum demonstrated the solidarity and good momentum of bilateral relations. This key event in Beijing unveiled measures to deepen cooperation and exchanges between China and Latin American and Caribbean countries.
May15,2025
UnionPay holds all the cards
China UnionPay is ramping up efforts to expand its business in overseas markets to support the Belt and Road Initiative or BRI, in addition to facilitating fast growing personnel exchanges between China and the rest of the world.
December28,2018
China issues 8.98 bln bank cards in total
China had issued a total of 8.98 billion bank cards by the end of 2020, according to a blue paper.
October18,2021
UnionPay holds all the cards
China UnionPay, a Chinese bank card organization, is ramping up efforts to expand its business in overseas markets to support the Belt and Road Initiative or BRI and facilitating fast growing personnel exchanges between China and the rest of the world.
December25,2018
Chinese, Brazilian youths forge closer ties through football
Pan Cuicui, a girl from Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, made her first visit to Brazil. She was excited and nervous when she found herself in a heaven for football enthusiasts.
November25,2024
Xinhua Commentary: Forging win-win partnerships to invigorate global growth
The global economy stands at a crossroads. The pressing question is whether it will slide further into the quagmire of protectionism and uncertainty, or whether all stakeholders can work together to reignite growth by forging win-win partnerships and practicing true multilateralism.
June25,2025
China to improve customs clearance with updated health card
China's customs authority will launch a new edition of its health declaration card, in which some requirements for travelers are removed to streamline customs procedures and enhance clearance efficiency.
August26,2022
China Focus: Films forge stronger bonds between China and ASEAN
When "How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies," a heartfelt Thai film about family bonds, grossed over 100 million yuan (about 14 million U.S. dollars) on the Chinese mainland this summer, it became more than just a box-office success.
December27,2024
China Focus: China's new materials forge ahead with innovation, application
Limestone, ubiquitous in the Earth's crust, has been transformed into an innovative nanomaterial at facilities in north China to support a diverse array of industries with lower carbon emissions.
July31,2024
Vietnam plans to digitize healthcare cards
Vietnam is planning to issue electronic health security cards to its citizens to verify their right to medical services, according to the country's government.
February08,2017
Feature: German coach recalls Sino-European friendship forged on football field
On a mild April afternoon, the nearly 85-year-old Klaus Schlappner and his wife stood smiling in front of their garden, waving to visiting reporters. Moments later, they stepped into their cozy home, and Schlappner returned with a few cups, asking, "What would you like to drink - beer or Chinese tea?"
May06,2025
American student forges closer links with Chinese culture
Putting on the traditional Chinese dress Qipao, or cheongsam, sticking a wooden hairpin in her hair bun and holding a folding fan, Raina Chareese Luke took photos showing off the Chinese traditional elements that she had on.
January12,2024
China, ASEAN, GCC forge innovative trilateral cooperation amid global risks
Amid escalating global challenges, China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have forged a groundbreaking path in cross-regional cooperation.
May28,2025
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