Alipay Responds to Payment Discount Error: No Refunds, Fraud Warning IssuedIn the early morning of January 17th, Alipay released an official statement addressing a payment discount error that occurred on the afternoon of January 16th. The statement explained the incident, addressed user concerns, outlined subsequent measures, and urged users to be vigilant against scams...

Alipay's "Tan Yi Xia" (Explore): A New AI Visual Search Experience Unlocks Intelligent Recognition of EverythingOn December 30th, Alipay officially launched its new generation AI visual search product "Tan Yi Xia" (Explore). Leveraging Ant Group's self-developed multi-modal large language model technology, this product aims to provide users with faster, more useful, and fun generative search services, offering a completely new way to "explore everything with the eyes of AI...

Alipay Launches "AI Health Butler": 30+ AI Health Services to Shape a New Smart Healthcare EcosystemOn September 5th, Alipay unveiled its new AI application "AI Health Butler" at the "2024 InclusionBund Summit." This product offers over 30 AI-powered health services encompassing everyday medical care, family health management, and more...

Huangshan Scenic Area Partners with Alipay to Create China's First "Full-Process AI Companion" Tourist Destination...

Alipay User Tiers: Wealth Stratification or Consumer Discrimination?Alipay has recently launched a user tier system, differentiating interface colors and services based on user asset levels, sparking heated discussions among netizens. Some perceive this as blatant consumer discrimination, while others see it as perfectly acceptable...

"Just Tap" to Pay? What's the Experience Like with Alipay's NFC Payment?With the prevalence of WeChat's "Palm Payment" last year, and the launch of Alipay's "Tap to Pay" two months ago, the domestic payment landscape, once dominated by "QR code payment," has quietly begun to fragment. "Palm Payment," as the name suggests, involves placing your palm in front of a device, where your palm print and blood vessel information is matched with previously recorded data, enabling payment...

"Alipay Grandpa": A Fascinating Collision of Technological Advancement and Personal DestinyAn elderly man in his sixties walked into a modern convenience store, intending to buy a bottle of water to quench his thirst. He slowly pulled out a crumpled cloth bag from his pocket, layer by layer, revealing a few loose banknotes...

Shanghai Metro Fully Supports AlipayHK, Enabling Hong Kong Tourists to "Ride with a Single Code"On July 17th, Shanghai Metro announced its full support for Hong Kong's digital wallet, AlipayHK, allowing users to "ride with a single code". This marks the first time Shanghai Metro has integrated with an overseas electronic wallet, providing Hong Kong tourists with convenient "one-code access" for their rides...

"Rich People's Alipay is Black": A Reflection on Wealth, Fairness, and HappinessIn recent years, a phrase has been circulating online: "Rich people's Alipay is black." While seemingly absurd, it has sparked heated discussions amongst netizens and quickly became a trending topic...

Jack Ma's Secret Strategy: The Rise of Ant Group from Alipay to a Fintech GiantIntroduction:Jack Ma, a name synonymous with legendary status in the Chinese business world. Under the halo of Alibaba, he had already been planning a bigger game - Ant Group...

Shanghai Metro Now Accepts AlipayHK, Enabling "One-Code Ride" for Hong Kong TouristsOn July 17th, Shanghai Metro announced full support for AlipayHK, the Hong Kong e-wallet. Users can now easily ride the subway by simply scanning with their AlipayHK app...

The People's Bank of China recently announced that Alipay and WeChat payment will usher in a profound change. This measure aims to gradually phase out QR code payment methods and promote more efficient, convenient, and secure payment methods...