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China, Vietnam launch cross-border QR code payment system
China and Vietnam on Tuesday officially launched a bilateral QR code payment service in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi, marking the rollout of the service in the Vietnamese market.
December03,2025
WeChat QR payment access expanded for visitors to Chinese mainland
Chinese financial services provider UnionPay International, in collaboration with leading Chinese payment platform WeChat Pay, has introduced enhanced payment services for foreign visitors to the Chinese mainland, aiming to offer more diverse and convenient payment options.
December18,2024
Risks of QR codes are controllable
Cheap, convenient, and controllable in terms of security, the use of Quick Response codes has become prevalent, and they are now an increasingly popular way of making payments for both Chinese retailers and customers.
March08,2017
UnionPay launches standards for QR code payment
Bank card association China UnionPay announced standards for Quick Response (QR) code payment services, a move that will cause a stir in the nation's mobile payment sector, which is dominated by Internet giants Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings.
December13,2016
China to set up industrial base for QR code development
China will soon establish its first industrial base for the development of two-dimensional barcodes, or QR codes, as companies rush to tap opportunities created by the widespread technology.
May28,2018
BOC to support cross-border QR code payment at CIIE
The Bank of China (BOC) is developing products to support cross-border QR code payment for foreign exhibitors and domestic companies, which will be applied officially at China International Import Expo (CIIE).
September06,2018
Shanghai offers health QR codes in public transport
Shanghai is posting a special QR code in its public transport system to allow passengers to declare their health condition and ask for help
February25,2020
China UnionPay QR code plugged into Thailand's digital payment system
Card payment giant China UnionPay announced on Tuesday its collaboration with Thailand's largest bank in plugging its QR code payment into the mobile banking and e-wallet, BeWallet, of Bangkok Bank.
September08,2021
Tax payments via QR codes promoted in China for epidemic control
Chinese online payment clearinghouse NetsUnion Clearing Corporation (NUCC) will promote scanning QR codes to pay taxes nationwide for the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus.
February11,2020
Bank of China launches cross-border UnionPay QR Code payment service in Malaysia
Bank of China launched the cross-border UnionPay QR Code payment service Thursday in Malaysia to build a more convenient and seamless solution for local customers to perform cross-border payment.
July10,2020
QR code boosts China's digital economy amid epidemic: report
China's digital economy has gained growth momentum from QR code technology amid the COVID-19 epidemic, an industry report showed.
May25,2020
Shenzhen subway sees over 20 mln QR code payment users
More than half of passengers in Shenzhen are using phones and scanning to enter the subway as the total number of QR code payment users exceeds 20 million, tech firm Tencent said Sunday.
July15,2019
China's Alipay to help Nordic firms launch Europe's first joint QR code payment system
Leading smart payment providers from Norway and Finland will launch Europe's first joint QR code payment scheme next year using the standard of China's mobile and online payment service Alipay, the companies said on Wednesday.
December13,2018
China, Indonesia launch new local currency settlement framework
The central banks of China and Indonesia on Thursday officially launched a local currency settlement framework for bilateral transactions, aiming to facilitate the further use of local currencies in bilateral trade and investment.
September12,2025
Cambodia-China tourism debit card initiative launched to enhance cross-border payments, tourism growth
A Cambodia-China tourism debit card initiative has been launched to enhance cross-border QR code payments, boost tourism growth and provide more convenience to travelers, said a news release from Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism on Thursday.
March20,2026
China to enhance convenience for inbound tourism: minister
China will improve inbound travel services and make travel in China more convenient over the next five years, said Sun Yeli, minister of culture and tourism.
December09,2025
Feature: Blending myth, modernity -- Mid-Autumn Festival exhibition reimagines Wu Gang in Kuala Lumpur
An art installation show in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur blends technology and tradition to tell the story of Wu Gang, the woodcutter from Chinese folklore, as part of its annual Mid-Autumn Festival display.
September10,2025
Grid operator in E. China fosters farmers market with reliable power services
In Caowa farmers market of Linshu County in Linyi City, east China, local grid operator is gratifying the increasing power demand of the bustling rural marketplace with reliable power services.
January14,2026
2025 top 10 Chinese cases on mega-city governance released on Sunday
During a think tank conference opened in Beijing on Sunday, 10 typical Chinese cases on mega-city governance debuted to promote sharing and application of innovative, excellent experience, modes and practices in mega-city governance.
November17,2025
Chinese company leverages parts hub in South Africa to deepen China-Africa cooperation
When a delegation from the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum walked into SANY Group's parts central warehouse in South Africa recently, they saw how the Chinese engineering machinery manufacturer has leveraged the logistics hub to deepen China-Africa cooperation.
November19,2025
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