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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
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
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
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
【Financial Str. Release】CSRC supports launch of T-bond futures in HK
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) supported the local securities authorities of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to launch Treasury bonds (T-bond) futures there, reported Xinhua Finance on November 24.
November27,2023
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
Fijian students enjoy Chinese culture at Chinese embassy
The Chinese Embassy in Fiji on Friday invited nearly 100 Fijian students and teachers from a local primary school to attend its first open-day event, with the aim of promoting Chinese culture and people-to-people exchanges between China and Fiji.
November18,2024
International students enjoy "China Travel" in Chongqing
Recently, "China Travel" has become a trending search term on multiple global social media platforms as international tourists are flocking to China's famed scenic spots and sharing their experiences online.
July15,2024
Ministry of Finance to issue first batch of renminbi treasury bonds in HK
The Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday that it will issue this year's first batch of renminbi-denominated treasury bonds in Hong Kong on March 13.
February28,2024
36 Belarusian students awarded Chinese scholarship
Thirty-six students from 10 universities and 11 middle schools across Belarus were awarded the 2024 Chinese Ambassador's Scholarship on Tuesday.
November13,2024
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
China to lower asset threshold for HK, Macao institutions investing in mainland insurers
The National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) on Wednesday announced that China will lower the asset requirement threshold for Hong Kong and Macao financial institutions to invest in mainland insurers, as part of its efforts to deepen opening-up in the financial sector.
February27,2025
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
【Financial Str. Release】China greenlights Mastercard JV for bank card clearing operations
China's central bank on Sunday announced that it and the National Financial Regulatory Administration have approved an application by Mastercard's Chinese joint venture to conduct bank card clearing operations in the country.
November21,2023
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