823 Million Hongbao and Other Crazy CNY Stats

Here are some crazy statistics to wrap your heads around as the CNY madness begins to cooldown.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 13 February 2019

Chinese Candidate Pulls Out of Canadian Election After Offensive WeChat Post

WeChat's presence in Canada has increased in the past year.

by Bryan Grogan, 18 January 2019

Alipay Uses Fun Cartoons to Show Your Yearly Spending Habits

The program can make us feel a bit better after spending over RMB213,000 via Alipay last year.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 08 January 2019

7-Elevens in Canada Now Accepting Alipay and WeChat Pay

Further evidence that Tencent and Alibaba are taking over the world...

by Matthew Bossons, 29 November 2018

Taxis in Seoul to Accept Alipay Starting in 2019

Starting 2019, Alipay payments will be available in all taxis in Seoul, South Korea.

by Jonathan Zhong, 31 October 2018

WATCH: What It's Like to Go Completely Cashless in China

The latest video from local comedy group Mamahuhu.

by That's, 28 May 2018

Man Mistakenly Pays ¥140,000 for a Baozi

Yes, you read that right – RMB140,000 on one baozi.

by Jonty Dixon, 09 May 2018

What You Need to Know About Those New QR Code Payment Limits

Here's what you need to know about the new trial regulations on QR code payments set to go into effect on April 1, 2018.

by That's, 04 January 2018

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