TENCENT(HK:00700) Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-06-17 08:08Core Viewpoint - WeChat Pay has launched a new initiative aimed at assisting elderly individuals with dining through the "Tencent Elderly Smart Dining Assistance Program," utilizing palm verification technology to simplify the dining process for seniors [1][2]. Group 1: Initiative Details - The program addresses challenges faced by elderly users, such as unfamiliarity with smartphones, forgetfulness regarding identification, and difficulties in writing [1]. - The palm verification technology allows seniors to authenticate their identity for dining without needing a WeChat account or a mobile phone, streamlining the process [1]. - Each time a senior uses the palm verification to dine, a record is automatically generated, enabling the Tencent Foundation to provide subsidies to dining facilities based on attendance [1]. Group 2: Implementation and Expansion - The palm verification dining service has already been implemented in a senior dining facility in Shiming Village, Guangzhou, serving over 40 seniors daily with high acceptance and efficiency [2]. - By May 2025, the service is expected to be available in nearly 100 "Elderly Smart Dining Restaurants" across six provinces and cities, including Guangdong, Yunnan, Tibet, and Beijing [2]. - WeChat Pay plans to expand the use of palm verification technology beyond dining to other sectors such as retail, transportation, fitness, and community services, collaborating with six public welfare organizations [2].