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Global card linkage will help users, merchants
Aug 08, 2023
A recent decision by WeChat Pay and Alipay to fully open up their online payment services to international card organizations such as Mastercard, Visa, JCB and Discover Global Network will offer greater convenience to global users in mobile payments and enable millions of small merchants to tap overseas purchases, industry experts have said.
Alipay: overseas tourists can enjoy mobile payment across China
Jul 26, 2023
Alipay, the mobile payment tool owned by Chinese financial technology company Ant Group, announced on Friday that it has allowed overseas tourists to link their international bank cards to the Alipay app.
Harrods set to open club in Shanghai
Jul 18, 2023
Due to the great growth potential and increasing personal wealth in the Chinese consumer market, London-based luxury department store Harrods will launch its new private members' club in Shanghai at the end of this year, which will be the iconic retailer's first club of its kind in the world, said the company's top executives.
'Map of happiness' utilized in Shanghai
Apr 04, 2023
While Shanghai is often considered one of the most livable cities in China, local authorities have been working to drive further improvements using the concept of the 15-minute community life circle.
Shanghai prepares for return of street vendors
Mar 01, 2023
Shanghai's urban management authority is soliciting public feedback on a set of guidelines on the management of stall businesses as the city prepares for the return of more vendors following its recent lifting of restrictions on street vending.
Number of parks in Shanghai hits 670
Jan 31, 2023
With a batch of new parks opening to the public during the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday, the number of parks in Shanghai has climbed to 670, said Shanghai Landscaping & City Appearance Administrative Bureau.
Discover traditional Spring Festival delicacies
Jan 19, 2023
Let's learn more of the traditional delicious food.
Nation to downgrade virus management
Dec 28, 2022
China will downgrade its management of COVID-19 from Class A to Class B on Jan 8, a move made possible by the reduced virulence of Omicron, expanded vaccinations and increased treatment and emergency response tools, officials and experts said on Tuesday.
Shanghai continues to optimise COVID prevention and control measures
Dec 06, 2022
Shanghai continues to optimise COVID-19 prevention and control measures as the municipal government announced on Monday that residents are no longer required to present negative nucleic acid test results to enter most public areas, including shopping malls, supermarkets, offices and residential compounds starting on Tuesday.
Shanghai prepares for Typhoon Hinnamnor
Sep 06, 2022
Shanghai authorities upgraded the emergency response for Typhoon Hinnamnor on Monday as rain continued to pour down on the city.

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