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Core Insights - The market share of third-party payment institutions, particularly in cross-border payments, is rapidly expanding due to factors such as foreign trade e-commerce, tourism, and visa-free policies [1] - "Digital wallets" are becoming the primary payment method for small, high-frequency cross-border transactions [2][6] - Chinese third-party payment companies are building a global compliance license network to support businesses going abroad [1][10] Group 1: Market Trends - The traditional banking system's fee structure is a significant consideration for businesses, with high transaction fees making it unfeasible for small transactions [3] - E-commerce platforms are demanding more from cross-border payment solutions, needing to adapt to various local payment methods and currency exchanges across over 200 countries [4] - The shift from traditional bank wire transfers to online payment methods like digital wallets is solidifying in the small-value payment landscape [6] Group 2: Technological Developments - Leading third-party payment companies like PingPong and LianLian International are developing SaaS systems to streamline cross-border payment processes for e-commerce and trade [5] - PingPong has become one of the first Asian payment companies to support the pan-European instant payment system Wero, which will significantly reduce cross-border operational costs for businesses [7][9] - Wero has achieved widespread application in P2P instant transfers, enhancing the speed of cross-border payments from hours or days to mere seconds [8] Group 3: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, non-bank payment institutions in China processed 6.40217 billion transactions, amounting to 166.28 trillion yuan [6] - The total deposits from non-financial institutions reached a new high of 25,010.29 billion yuan by the end of August 2025, indicating a recovery from earlier lows [6] - China's cross-border e-commerce imports and exports are projected to grow, with a reported 1.32 trillion yuan in total for the first half of 2025, reflecting a 5.7% year-on-year increase [10]