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China’s Ant Forest, There’s an App for That!
In the realm of sustainable practices, technology is helping lead the way. Among numerous remarkable initiatives, Alipay created a prime example of how technology can be harnessed to mobilize millions and foster a sustainable future. Ant Forest was launched in 2016 as a feature within Alipay, China’s popular mobile payment platform. Ant Forest encourages users […]
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AliPay Without a Chinese Bank Account
AliPay is now available to foreigners inside China without the need to open a local bank account. China has far outpaced the world in digital payments. Once a primarily cash-based society, they have skipped the plastic cards used elsewhere and led the way with mobile payments. Two of the most popular and highly accepted forms […]
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What’s in your e-Wallet?
Mobile payments are convenient, secure and easy, so why are adoption rates so different across countries in Asia? Who uses mobile payments depends on the person as well as the location. In China, cash has almost completely gone the way of the dinosaurs, as they say. Trying to pay for things in cash or with […]