TENCENT(HK:00700) 日经中文网·2025-09-12 02:38Core Viewpoint - PayPay has partnered with WeChat Pay to allow Chinese tourists to make payments at PayPay加盟店, aiming to increase transaction volume by catering to the growing demand from visitors to Japan [2][4]. Group 1: Partnership Details - Starting from mid-September, WeChat Pay users can scan QR codes at PayPay加盟店 for automatic currency conversion and payment deduction from their WeChat balance [2][4]. - Even stores in Japan that do not support WeChat Pay will accept payments as long as they are PayPay加盟店, enhancing accessibility for users [4]. Group 2: Market Context - The collaboration is timed with the upcoming Osaka Kansai Expo and the autumn foliage season, which are expected to attract more Chinese tourists to Japan [4]. - PayPay is expanding its partnerships with overseas cashless payment services, now supporting users from 14 countries and regions with 26 types of cashless payment services at PayPay加盟店 [5].