China Pushes Banks, Alipay and WeChat Pay to Be More Foreigner-Friendly

China is further pushing banks and nonbank payment platforms, such as Alipay and WeChat Pay, to improve services for foreigners, as it rolls out an array of measures aiming to make the country a more attractive destination for foreigners.

A directive released Thursday by the State Council, China’s cabinet, stresses boosting accessibility of mobile payments, as well as acceptance of cash and foreign bank cards.