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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
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
Chinese EV brands lead sales in Israel
Chinese automaker BYD topped electric car sales in Israel in the first two months of 2025, according to figures issued by the Israel Vehicle Importers Association on Sunday.
March03,2025
BYD launches 3rd EV model in Japan
Chinese automaker BYD on Tuesday unveiled its third electric vehicle (EV), the SEAL, in Japan, as the company marches into the country's sedan market.
June25,2024
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 reports sharp increase in EV charging facilities
The number of charging piles for electric vehicles (EV) in China reached 11.43 million as of the end of September this year, marking an increase of 49.6 percent from a year ago, latest government data showed.
November04,2024
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 EVs moving into fast lane in Europe
China's EV industry, with its competitive prices, advanced technology, and safety features, is gaining ground in Europe, yet there's still a long way ahead to establish brand recognition and solidify its market position.
September13,2023
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
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
Chinese EV technology brings development opportunity: Hungarian minister
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) technology is neither a threat nor a danger, but a development opportunity, Hungarian Minister for National Economy Marton Nagy said in a recent interview with Xinhua.
September29,2024
Chinese EV brands dominate Indonesian market in August
Chinese car manufacturers emerged as the best-selling brands in Indonesia's electric vehicle (EV) market in August, surpassing other Asian competitors, according to data from the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) released on Wednesday.
September19,2024
China, EU to continue consultation on anti-subsidy case involving EVs
China and the European Union (EU) will continue to hold consultations regarding the EU's anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), after the representatives of EU Member States last Friday voted to pass the draft final ruling on the case.
October10,2024
EV industries of China, EU at crossroads as China stresses open cooperation
The trade dispute involving EV exports from China to the EU continues to draw widespread attention, with just over a month to go before the EU reaches a decision regarding the definitive duties it plans to impose on Chinese EVs.
September20,2024
China Focus: Toyota to build new EV plant in Shanghai
In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the world's largest automotive market, Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. announced on Wednesday that it will construct a new wholly-owned electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Shanghai.
February06,2025
Chinese automaker Chery launches 2 EV models in Thailand
Omoda and Jaecoo Thailand, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Chery Automobile, officially launched two pure electric vehicle (EV) models in Thailand on Tuesday, in a move to strengthen its presence in the Southeast Asian country.
August07,2024
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