QR Code: A Covid Innovation in The U.S., A Lifestyle in China
The basic application of QR Codes includes adding new contacts, making payments, and of course, placing orders in restaurants. But it can do so much more.
8/30/20214 min read
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QR Codes are Back and They are Spreading Outside China
Not only do the Chinese hold QR codes dear to their hearts, but they are also pretty successful at convincing the rest of the world that their new-found love is not just a one-time fling. It’s meaningful, reasonable and is going to last.
QR Code Craze Powers China’s Coronavirus Fight While Raising Concerns Over Privacy
As China encourages people to return to work despite potential fears associated with the coronavirus outbreak, a QR code craze has once again taken over the country.
Tencent Rectifies Forced Following of Official Wechat Accounts While Ordering at Restaurants
Recently, Tencent issued a notice to official account developers, requesting them to look into an issue whereby consumers are required to follow official WeChat accounts in order to order food by scanning a QR code.
12/20/20212 min read
Tmall Supermarket Launches Products Showing Carbon Footprint in QR Code
Tmall Supermarket, an Alibaba-owned grocery purchasing platform, unveiled its "carbon footprint" certification series of products this week at the first Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, China's Zhejiang Province.
12/13/20224 min read
Ant's Alipay Opens Money Transfers to Users of Tencent's WeChat
Chinese smartphone users have recently discovered a new function within Alipay, Ant Group's payment platform, allowing them to transfer funds to contacts on Tencent's WeChat app. Many netizens said that the function is not as simple as it sounds, and evaluation has been mixed.
WeChat Announces Progress on Fix for Enforced Following of Accounts While Ordering
Tencent’s social app WeChat issued a notice on Thursday regarding the progress of its rectification efforts for the enforced following of accounts while ordering at restaurants.
Alipay and 28 Banking Institutions Accept Each Other's Offline Payment Code
Alipay announced on its official WeChat account on Thursday that the company and China UnionPay now recognized each other's collection code across China.
12/2/20212 min read
Life in China Is Getting Better, Still Far From Normal
There’s traffic again on Beijing’s roads. Yet, as encouraging signs of reanimation are multiplying, there have not been any major changes to the situation in China.
Personal Payment Reception Codes on WeChat, Alipay to Be Limited From Business Operations
The personal money reception codes on electronic payment platforms will be gradually limited from use in business operations in China.
11/26/20212 min read
Top Couriers to Bring Technology-assisted Delivery Tactics to China’s Shopping Festival
To ensure a smooth process for the upcoming Double 11, China’s national shopping festival, Alibaba’s Cainiao Smart Logistics is carrying out multiple self-service tactics to secure and expedite delivery services.
10/27/20202 min read
What You Need to Know About Chinese Central Government’s Digital Currency
China’s Ministry of Commerce released a statement, stating that the digital yuan pilot program would cover most Chinese cities and regions.
8/24/20207 min read