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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Travel
Vinay Patel

China Fines Businesses For Refusing Cash Payments In A Bid To Be More Tourist-Friendly

China is racing to bridge the gap with measures like allowing international credit cards and raising mobile wallet transaction limits for foreigners. (Credit: Pexels)

China's Central Bank cracked down on seven businesses last week, including a KFC and state-owned firms, for refusing cash payments. The move comes as Beijing prioritises making spending easier for foreign tourists.

The People's Bank of China has long imposed such penalties. However, this time, the targeted employees worked for major corporations, highlighting the pervasiveness of cashless payments in China.

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