🌟 Exciting news for travelers! The Chinese mainland is rolling out a new pilot program to make your visits even smoother by enhancing payment services. 🇨🇳💳
On Monday, Chinese authorities announced measures aimed at improving how international visitors can make payments throughout the country. 📈✨
This initiative, spearheaded by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the National Data Administration, targets eight key cities: Suzhou, Hangzhou, Jinan, Wuhan, Changsha, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Xi’an. These cities will help over 11 million businesses (about 9.3% of the total nationwide) obtain mobile payment codes that accept foreign credit cards. 🏙️📱
In the first nine months of this year, the Chinese mainland welcomed an estimated 95 million inbound tourists—a 55.4% increase compared to last year—thanks in part to the expanded visa-free transit policy. 🛬🌏
Building on this growth, earlier efforts included March guidelines to optimize bank card payments and April mandates ensuring major tourist attractions accept both domestic and foreign bank cards. 💪🔄
Whether you’re a frequent traveler or planning your next adventure, China’s commitment to enhancing your payment experience ensures a hassle-free stay! 🌍💬✨
