Brazil’s visa-free entry for Chinese citizens takes effect, opening the door to South America
Indonesia links its QRIS payment network with China, letting tourists pay in yuan with a local app
China’s inbound tourism booms over May Day as multi-language services and e-payments pay off
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UK’s iFAST Global Bank teams with Alipay+ to offer cardless QR payments across China for expatriates and visitors
iFAST Global Bank’s new Alipay+ powered “Scan & Pay” lets UK account-holders make QR payments in China without a local wallet, streamlining corporate and leisure spend. The move deepens bank-fintech cooperation and widens payment choices for expatriates ahead of major international events on the mainland.
China Issues Yellow Fog Alert for Yellow Sea and East China Sea, Disrupting Coastal Transport
China’s National Meteorological Center issued a Yellow Fog Alert for the Bohai Strait, Yellow Sea and northern East China Sea on 10 May, warning of visibility below one kilometre through 11 May. Ferries, ports and airlines along the east coast have activated contingency plans, and logistics firms expect shipment delays. Travellers and freight forwarders should check schedules and build in buffers.