Tech Brief (June 18): Tencent Lets AI Agent Make Purchases Through WeChat Pay Crealights takes step closer to Hong Kong IPO, Alibaba Cloud expands global footprint Caixin Global · Jun 18
China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks Chinese tech giant Tencent is enabling PayPal users to pay with QR codes across China through its WeChat Pay network. This move aims to attract more foreign tourists by simplifying cashless transactions. Initially available to US PayPal users, the feature will expand to other markets. The Economic Times · May 28
In a tourist-friendly move, China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks Tencent says users of PayPal will be able to make payments in China using QR codes through WeChat Pay's extensive merchant network, in a tourism friendly move The Independent UK · May 28
Business Brief (April 22): China Targets 100 Trillion Yuan Service Sector With AI Push IT ministry studies computing and power coordination, Mexico and Peru probe Chinese imports Caixin Global · Apr 22
China's digital currency raises concern as wages of thousands of public servants moves to e-CNY Starting this month, thousands of workers in a Chinese city will be paid their wages entirely in digital yuan, in what has been described by the central government as a "milestone" for the currency. ABC News · May 13, 2023
CPN, WeChat Pay to attract Chinese Central Pattana (CPN) is joining forces with WeChat Pay to stimulate Thai tourism, creating a seamless shopping experience for Chinese tourists. Bangkok Post · Mar 23, 2023
Government-issued digital currencies could bring about a dystopian future, security experts warn As the world moves away from cash, countries are rolling out government-regulated digital currencies that have concerned security experts. Inverse · Jan 12, 2023
Tencent Caught In Regulatory Turmoil Like Jack Ma's Ant Group China looks to require Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTC:TCEHY) to include WeChat Pay in a newly created financial holding company, Bloomberg reports. The overhaul may mandate a new license for the universal mobile payments service subjecting it to intense regulatory scrutiny jeopardizing the one-stop-shop appeal reviving investor angst. Tencent needs to fold its banking, securities, insurance,… Benzinga · Mar 18, 2022