China Travel Updates
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Guangzhou launches GZ Medigo app for international medical patients
Guangzhou has launched GZ Medigo, a digital platform connecting international patients with local hospitals, specialist consultations, multilingual support, and related travel services. The app is available on the Apple App Store, Google Play, and as a WeChat mini-program. It was launched during the 140th Canton Fair.
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Tencent launches TenPayGo app for overseas visitors to pay in China
Tencent launched TenPayGo, a new payment app that lets overseas visitors pay at WeChat Pay merchants using foreign bank cards, Apple Pay, and selected overseas digital wallets. The app supports seven international card networks including Visa and Mastercard, and offers a Shenzhen transit QR code for buses and subways without requiring a phone number. Wallet support will expand in stages, with about 60 overseas wallets expected to connect by the end of 2026.
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Jilin expands tax-free shopping with instant cross-region refunds and longer claim window
Jilin Province has streamlined departure tax refund services, increasing the number of tax-free shops to more than 81 and extending the refund claim period to 28 days. Tourists can now receive instant refunds for purchases made in other provinces when departing through Jilin ports, and refunds under 10,000 yuan are subject to random inspection. A multilingual electronic consumption map and WeChat mini program provide refund information.
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China upgrades departure tax refund policy with faster, paperless refunds for overseas shoppers
China has introduced an upgraded departure tax refund policy with eight measures including expanded refund stores, paperless procedures, and improved "buy now, refund now" services. The "buy now, refund now" service now supports cross-city recognition and the departure deadline has been extended nationwide to 28 days. From July 1, 2026, tax refund applications under 10,000 yuan will be subject to random checks instead of item-by-item inspection, and paperless processing will allow customs and refund agencies to confirm forms and invoices online.
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PayPal now works with WeChat Pay for US users in China
US PayPal users can now scan WeChat Pay QR codes at merchants across China or show their own payment code to be scanned. Merchants do not need to change equipment or generate new codes. The feature launched on September 10, 2026.
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