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WeChat Pay expands cross-border QR code payment connectivity across 5 countries

Chinese digital payment platform WeChat Pay has announced that users can now make payments in five countries -- the Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore -- by scanning local QR codes.

22 Apr 2026-22:26
Why Russia is looking to China’s WeChat model for its Max messenger

Russia is turning to Chinese digital platforms as a blueprint for transforming its domestic messaging app into a multifunctional “super app,” aiming to expand beyond simple communication into a broader digital ecosystem.

09 Apr 2026-23:17
Russia looks to WeChat model for Max messenger

Russia is looking to Chinese tech giants as a blueprint for developing its domestic messaging platform “Max,” with officials citing Tencent’s WeChat and Douyin as key models for the project.

08 Apr 2026-16:39
China expands digital yuan network to 22 banks

China has expanded its digital yuan programme by adding 12 new banking operators, increasing the number of authorised institutions handling its central bank digital currency to 22.

02 Apr 2026-16:59
Apple cuts App Store fees in China after regulator pressure

Apple is cutting commission fees for its App Store in mainland China, a major win for Chinese app developers after apparent pressure from government regulators in the tech giant’s second-largest market.

13 Mar 2026-09:58
Nexperia China resumes work after system outage

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia said its Chinese subsidiary has restored most operations after a major internal disruption temporarily blocked employees’ access to company systems.

06 Mar 2026-10:35
Tencent, Tesla partner on WeChat in-car features

Tencent has partnered with U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla to introduce new WeChat-linked in-car features for drivers in China, according to an announcement by Tencent Cloud.

11 Feb 2026-11:48
China’s digital yuan to start earning interest in 2026

China’s digital yuan (e-CNY) will become the world’s first interest-bearing central bank digital currency starting January 1, 2026.

29 Dec 2025-16:48