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Bei Jing Ri Bao Ke Hu Duan·2025-07-17 11:53

Group 1 - The agreement between the governments of China and Malaysia on visa exemption for ordinary passport holders has come into effect, allowing citizens to stay in each other's country for up to 30 days without a visa, which is expected to facilitate millions of cross-border travelers annually [1] - The removal of visa barriers has led to an upgrade in cross-border payment experiences, with Chinese tourists in Malaysia using mobile payment options like WeChat Pay and Alipay, which are now accepted by 2.6 million merchants in Malaysia [1] - Malaysia has become one of the top three destinations for Chinese tourists this summer, with a significant increase in transaction volume and number of transactions via WeChat Pay and Alipay, indicating a deep integration of payment ecosystems for cross-border consumption [1] Group 2 - The introduction of convenient measures such as "buy and refund" tax refunds and the visa exemption policy is expected to attract more Malaysian tourists to China for consumption [2] - The integration of Malaysia's Touch 'n Go eWallet with Alipay allows Malaysian tourists to make payments easily, whether through scanning or using international bank cards, enhancing their travel experience [2]