Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant growth in cross-border payments during the recent National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, driven by the convenience of inbound payment services and the continuous release of "visa-free benefits" [1][2] - Alipay reported a nearly 40% year-on-year increase in consumption by global inbound tourists during the first five days of the holiday, with a staggering 500% increase in spending from foreign users utilizing the "Alipay Touch" feature [1] - The retail sector saw over a 200% increase in payment amounts from inbound tourists using Alipay, indicating a strong preference for retail experiences among these consumers [1] Group 2 - WeChat Pay recorded a 21% year-on-year increase in cross-border payment transactions during the same holiday period, with notable growth in transactions from South Korea (46%) and Singapore (32%) due to visa-free policies [1][2] - The introduction of innovative services such as "immediate tax refund" for inbound tourists by China UnionPay and "touch-to-refund" services by Alipay has contributed to the growth in payment transactions [2] - Domestic consumption trends revealed by WeChat Pay include a 43% increase in payment amounts for electric vehicle charging, a 21% increase in railway and passenger ticket purchases, and an 11% increase in spending on digital products due to policies encouraging upgrades [2]

Core Viewpoint - The launch of the Cross-Border QR Code Unified Gateway marks a significant innovation in China's cross-border payment infrastructure, facilitating a unified interface for cross-border QR code payment services [1][3]. Group 1: Unified Gateway Launch - The Cross-Border QR Code Unified Gateway officially began trial operation at the end of July, under the guidance of the People's Bank of China [1]. - The Unified Gateway aims to address long-standing issues in cross-border payments, such as inconsistent standards and multiple interfaces, by providing a single technical interface for domestic and foreign institutions [1]. Group 2: China UnionPay's Role - China UnionPay is a key participant in the Unified Gateway initiative, enhancing the interconnectivity of the QR code payment network through comprehensive payment services and ecosystem development [2]. - As of August, the "Jinxiu Action" initiative by China UnionPay has covered 1.35 million key merchant scenarios, supporting 232 types of aggregated QR codes for direct use by foreign wallets [2]. Group 3: International Expansion - China UnionPay is promoting cross-border QR code payment interconnectivity through a dual-track cooperation model, having launched or advanced 19 interconnectivity projects in countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, and Argentina [3]. - The number of overseas QR code acceptance merchants has surpassed 10 million, with expectations to reach tens of millions within the year [3]. - Over 170 overseas QR code payment wallets have been integrated into the UnionPay network, covering 30 countries and regions [3].

Core Insights - The recent advancements in China's payment sector include the interconnection of mainland and Hong Kong rapid payment systems, the trial operation of a unified cross-border QR code gateway, and the launch of a cross-border QR code interconnection project with Indonesia [1][2] Industry Developments - The concept of "interconnection" has become a focal point in the payment industry, as it is seen as essential for addressing payment pain points and achieving high-quality industrial development [2] - The payment industry in China is transitioning from rapid growth to a phase of high-quality development, with a consensus emerging on the need for an open and interconnected ecosystem [2][3] Challenges and Solutions - High industry concentration, insufficient interconnectivity between different networks, and a lack of compatibility in business rules and standards are identified as obstacles to high-quality development [2] - The introduction of foreign wallets has revealed issues such as inconsistent standards and redundant infrastructure among domestic partners, which can negatively impact payment experiences [2] Technological Innovations - New technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence are pivotal in reshaping the payment landscape, enhancing clearing efficiency, reducing transaction costs, and expanding financial service boundaries [4][5] - The recent peak transaction volume on the Netlink platform reached 3.71 billion transactions in a single day, highlighting the need for robust technological support for high-volume transaction processing [4] Ecosystem and Collaboration - The emergence of new payment hardware has expanded user scenarios and fostered a complete ecosystem involving hardware suppliers, smart terminals, and service providers [5] - Industry leaders emphasize the importance of adopting a proactive approach to incorporate global technological innovations and enhance the competitiveness of the payment sector [5] Risk Management - The acceleration of global payment network interconnectivity has increased risks such as information leakage and fraud, prompting the need for enhanced regulatory frameworks [6] - The People's Bank of China is committed to establishing a digital regulatory framework to improve early identification and management of payment risks [6] - Recent measures have led to the cancellation of 2,280 outsourcing service institutions, promoting a competitive market environment [6]

中国人民银行副行长陆磊在近日召开的第十四届中国支付清算论坛上表示，推动支付互联互通是实 现支付产业高质量发展的必要途径。继今年6月内地与香港快速支付系统实现互联互通后，7月底跨境二 维码统一网关上线试运行。截至9月11日，跨境二维码统一网关办理的业务达到198.1万笔，金额4.27亿 元。 "跨境二维码统一网关解决此前跨境支付中存在的'两两对接'模式带来的标准不一、重复建设和资 源浪费等问题。"受访资深行业专家表示，网关仅负责清算信息流转，不涉及资金实际划转，主要是为 了提升跨境二维码支付的效率与安全性，增强中国支付产业的整体协同效应和国际竞争力。 统一网关让跨境支付更顺畅 据悉，跨境二维码统一网关相关建设工作自2025年初全面展开。7月30日，统一网关正式投产上 线，优先支持"外包内用"业务，并向参与机构发布了统一网关业务规则和技术规范。目前，跨境二维码 统一网关已与中国银联、网联清算公司、银联国际、支付宝、财付通、Alipay Connect、Tenpay Global、Touch'n Go、Kbank、支付宝香港、微信香港、MPay澳门钱包等多家境内外参与机构合作，业 务覆盖新加坡、马来西亚、泰国等国家 ...

陆磊表示，近年来，经过产业各方不懈努力，支付服务实体经济质效进一步提升，行业治理持续深入， 金融基础设施支撑有力，高水平开放不断推进，现代支付体系建设取得新成效。推动支付互联互通是实 现支付产业高质量发展的必要途径。继今年6月份内地与香港快速支付系统实现互联互通后，7月底，跨 境二维码统一网关上线试运行。统一网关坚持公共性、包容性、普惠性原则，支持符合条件的市场机构 接入开展跨境二维码支付业务。人民银行将指导产业各方继续推进跨境支付互联互通，进一步畅通连通 全球的资金网络和渠道，推动构建更加开放安全高效的境内二维码支付网络，通过行业自律和市场化手 段促进形成多元发展、良性竞争的市场环境。 本报讯 （记者刘琪）9月16日，中国人民银行发布消息，2025年9月16日，中国人民银行党委委员、副 行长陆磊出席第十四届中国支付清算论坛并讲话。 陆磊指出，全球科技创新加快迭代。支付产业要加快推动科技创新，全面提升支付数字化水平，以技术 创新巩固领先优势。同时，要统筹安全与发展，牢牢守住安全底线。产业各方应坚持守正创新，让创新 在合规的轨道上推进，以发展的成果夯实安全的基础，形成支付产业高质量发展的坚实底色。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The current payment industry in China is transitioning from rapid development to high-quality development, facing structural and institutional challenges that need to be addressed, with interoperability being a necessary path to resolve issues in the payment sector [1][2][3]. Industry Challenges - The payment industry in China is characterized by high concentration, with issues such as network and standard incompatibility, insufficient industry collaboration, and a lack of sustainable development capabilities [2][3]. - The domestic QR code payment market has developed multiple standards and networks, leading to inadequate interoperability and compatibility among different networks, which hampers efficient resource utilization [2]. - The cross-border payment sector suffers from insufficient coordination, with a two-way connection model leading to issues like redundant construction and resource waste, affecting the efficiency and user experience of foreign wallet integration [2][4]. Interoperability as a Solution - Promoting interoperability in QR code payments is seen as a crucial breakthrough to address the aforementioned challenges, with a focus on creating an open and win-win industrial consensus [3][4]. - A systematic framework for promoting payment interoperability will be established, addressing key aspects such as rules, pricing, network connectivity, infrastructure interconnection, and regulatory governance [3][4]. Progress and Initiatives - Significant progress has been made in promoting interoperability, including the successful establishment of a new path for rapid payment system interoperability between mainland China and Hong Kong, which has been operational since June [4][5]. - The People's Bank of China has guided the establishment of a cross-border QR code unified gateway, which has processed 198.1 million transactions amounting to 427 million yuan as of September 11 [5][6]. Future Directions - The People's Bank of China aims to further enhance the cross-border payment interoperability mechanism, focusing on collaboration among government, infrastructure, and market entities to strengthen China's global financial connectivity [7][8]. - There is an emphasis on building a more open and efficient domestic QR code payment network, encouraging market institutions to engage in interoperability cooperation while optimizing the industry ecosystem [7][8].

中新社北京9月16日电 (记者夏宾)中国央行副行长陆磊16日在北京出席第十四届中国支付清算论坛并讲 话称，中国央行将指导产业各方继续推进跨境支付互联互通，进一步畅通连通全球的资金网络和渠道， 推动构建更加开放安全高效的境内二维码支付网络，通过行业自律和市场化手段促进形成多元发展、良 性竞争的市场环境。 陆磊称，全球科技创新加快迭代。支付产业要加快推动科技创新，全面提升支付数字化水平，以技术创 新巩固领先优势。同时，要统筹安全与发展，牢牢守住安全底线。产业各方应坚持守正创新，让创新在 合规的轨道上推进，以发展的成果夯实安全的基础，形成支付产业高质量发展的坚实底色。(完) （文章来源：中国新闻网） 陆磊表示，近年来，经过产业各方不懈努力，支付服务实体经济质效进一步提升，行业治理持续深入， 金融基础设施支撑有力，高水平开放不断推进，现代支付体系建设取得新成效。 他指出，推动支付互联互通是实现支付产业高质量发展的必要途径。继今年6月内地与香港快速支付系 统实现互联互通后，7月底，跨境二维码统一网关上线试运行。统一网关坚持公共性、包容性、普惠性 原则，支持符合条件的市场机构接入开展跨境二维码支付业务。 ...

陆磊指出，全球科技创新加快迭代。支付产业要加快推动科技创新，全面提升支付数字化水平，以技术 创新巩固领先优势。同时，要统筹安全与发展，牢牢守住安全底线。产业各方应坚持守正创新，让创新 在合规的轨道上推进，以发展的成果夯实安全的基础，形成支付产业高质量发展的坚实底色。 陆磊表示，近年来，经过产业各方不懈努力，支付服务实体经济质效进一步提升，行业治理持续深入， 金融基础设施支撑有力，高水平开放不断推进，现代支付体系建设取得新成效。推动支付互联互通是实 现支付产业高质量发展的必要途径。继今年6月内地与香港快速支付系统实现互联互通后，7月底，跨境 二维码统一网关上线试运行。统一网关坚持公共性、包容性、普惠性原则，支持符合条件的市场机构接 入开展跨境二维码支付业务。人民银行将指导产业各方继续推进跨境支付互联互通，进一步畅通连通全 球的资金网络和渠道，推动构建更加开放安全高效的境内二维码支付网络，通过行业自律和市场化手段 促进形成多元发展、良性竞争的市场环境。 北京商报讯（记者 廖蒙）据中国人民银行官网，9月16日，中国人民银行党委委员、副行长陆磊出席第 十四届中国支付清算论坛并讲话。 ...

本报讯 （记者李冰）9月16日，由中国支付清算协会举办的第十四届"中国支付清算论坛"在北京召开。 本届论坛的主题为"共筑支付互联生态 共享数字金融未来"。 中国人民银行副行长陆磊在论坛上表示，近年来，人民银行坚决贯彻党中央、国务院决策部署，创新管 理机制，完善金融服务体系，全力推动支付产业高质量发展，助力金融强国建设。经过产业各方不懈努 力，支付服务实体质效进一步提升，行业治理持续深入，金融基础设施支撑有力，高水平开放不断推 进，现代支付体系建设取得了若干方面的新成效。 陆磊进一步指出，在人民银行的认真谋划、统筹推进下，在行业各方的努力推进下，互联互通工作已经 取得了积极成效。快速支付系统互联互通新路径成功构建，内地与香港快速支付系统已经于今年6月实 现互联互通，业务运行比较平稳，社会反响非常好。跨境二维码支付互联互通取得重要进展，去年人民 银行推动外籍来华人员支付服务便利化工作，反映出各经济体零售支付互联互通对于提升经济活跃性具 有积极作用。今年，人民银行继续指导支付清算协会和中国银联建设了跨境二维码统一网关，于7月底 上线试运行，统一网关坚持公共性、包容性、普惠性原则，支持符合条件的市场机构接入开展跨境二 ...

Core Viewpoint - The speech by General Secretary Xi Jinping at the fourth "Belt and Road" construction work symposium emphasizes the need for strategic confidence and determination to create a brighter future for the "Belt and Road" initiative, highlighting the importance of payment systems in achieving economic and cultural connectivity [1]. Group 1: Company Strategy and Development - China UnionPay's internationalization strategy has been continuously advanced since the "Belt and Road" initiative was proposed in 2013, focusing on high-level openness and cooperation [2]. - The company adheres to the principles of shared consultation, cooperation, and mutual benefit, leveraging its network, products, technology, and standards to support the "Belt and Road" markets [2][3]. - UnionPay is committed to expanding its card acceptance and issuance in "Belt and Road" countries, with nearly 90% of these markets now able to accept UnionPay cards [4]. Group 2: Payment Network Expansion - UnionPay has significantly increased its acceptance network, with coverage in various sectors such as airports, supermarkets, and restaurants, achieving over 90% acceptance in markets like Italy, New Zealand, and Turkey [4]. - The company has issued nearly 200 million UnionPay cards in "Belt and Road" countries, with one-third of these markets having local card issuance [4][5]. - UnionPay is actively promoting mobile payment products tailored to local payment habits, launching over a hundred UnionPay standard e-wallets in several markets [5]. Group 3: Technological Standards and Infrastructure - Since 2017, UnionPay has shifted its focus from traditional card services to deep cooperation on technical standards, promoting its systems and standards internationally [6][7]. - The company has participated in building financial payment infrastructure in countries like Laos and Thailand, enhancing local payment capabilities [6]. - UnionPay has developed local QR code payment standards in collaboration with other card brands in Thailand and Singapore, gaining recognition from local regulatory bodies [7]. Group 4: Future Plans and Initiatives - UnionPay's "Jinxiu Action 2024" aims to enhance payment convenience for foreign visitors to China, optimizing acceptance environments in key cities and various service sectors [8]. - The company plans to deepen its acceptance network and promote cross-border QR code network cooperation, particularly in Southeast and Central Asia [10]. - Future initiatives include localizing services to better meet user needs, seizing cross-border trade opportunities, and accelerating the establishment of payment technology standards [10].