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  • Guangzhou subway accepts international contactless bank cards

    The metro system in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, began accepting contactless payments with major international bank cards of Mastercard, American Express, Visa and JCB, on Sunday.

    October13,2025


  • Antubio (603658.SH) buys stakes in Mobidiag Oy of Finland

    China's Antubio (603658.SH) announced that it signed an agreement with Mobidiag Oy of Finland on December 15 to buy a 10.12-percent stake in the latter for about 9.99 million euros.

    December19,2018


  • 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


  • Thailand's January MPI falls 2.8 pct oy

    The Director-General with the Office of Industrial Economics of Thailand Thongchai Chawalitphichet announced a year-on-year drop of 2.8 percent to 101.82 for the Manufacture Production Index (MPI) in January 2021, due to the second outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    February26,2021


  • How to use your bank card to ride Chengdu Metro

    Starting July 28, international travelers can use Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and UnionPay to ride the Chengdu Metro. Just tap and go. Multi-language support and bilingual service counters make your trip even easier.

    July30,2025


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • Green light to fast-track foreigners' green cards

    Pudong has introduced a new round of preferential policies, as well as a special agency for overseas talent, to attract and retain foreign professionals.

    December22,2017


  • 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


  • Chinese foundation donates bicycles to Lao students

    A ceremony to hand over bicycles donated by the China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD) to Lao students was held in Lao capital Vientiane on Wednesday.

    December26,2024


  • The Chinese Unionpay card to widespread among merchants

    Nexi, the PayTech banks system listed on MTA of Borsa Italiana and leader in Italy for digital payments, signed a commercial agreement with UnionPay, the Chinese company with the largest payment card system in the world, present in 174 countries.

    June17,2019


  • Pudong widens green card approval

    Shanghai's Pudong New Area has begun granting permanent residence permits to not only top overseas professionals but also their research partners.

    April09,2018


  • China launches reform of Chinese "green cards"

    China has begun a series of changes to the rules regarding permanent residence for foreigners, according to a plan issued by the Ministry of Public Security (MPS).

    April21,2017


  • Expansion of largest China-Tajikistan cooperation project on cards

    China International Economic Cooperation and Investment Inc. and Shanghai Haicheng Resources (Group) Co., Ltd. have recently entered into a strategic cooperation agreement to expand “China-Tajikistan Industrial Park” .

    September27,2017


  • Chinese culture talent competition held for Nepali students

    The 11th Chinese culture talent competition for Nepali students was held here on Tuesday.

    August06,2025


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