(Xinhua) 08:30, March 08, 2024 BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- China has released a guideline to continue optimizing payment services in the country. The guideline, issued by the General Office of the State Council, is aimed at providing higher-quality, more effective and more convenient payment services for senior citizens and foreign visitors. It stresses the need to expand the acceptance rate of bank card payments to meet the demand of the elderly and foreigners who use bank cards in various scenarios. China will facilitate the use of cash and currency exchanges, according to the guideline document. Banks and payment institutions are encouraged to work with clearing houses and upgrade their services for the convenience of seniors and overseas visitors, per the guideline. It states that large business districts, tourist attractions, hotels, hospitals and other key locations are required to support diversified payment options, including mobile, bank card and cash payments. It also highlights efforts to streamline account-opening services and enhance the promotion of various payment services. |
China urges US to stop poisoning public support for bilateral tiesFlame for Hangzhou Asian Para Games Lit in Guangzhou3D Printing Construction Company Empowers Village Development in XizangGuest Countries of Honor Attract Visitors at 6th CIIEChina, Germany financial cooperation yields fruitful resultsFlame for Hangzhou Asian Para Games Lit in GuangzhouWomen Film Audience Boosts China's Holiday Box Office(COP28) Climate Summit Launches Partnership to Promote Women's Climate ResilienceHousing Project Improves Grassland Life at Winter Pastures in XizangHeating Services Against Strong Cold Wave That Sweeps Across Most Parts of China