Apple Finally Allows WeChat Payments

Apple Finally Allows WeChat Payments
Aug 30, 2017 By eChinacities.com

Smart phone uses in China will finally be able to use WeChat to pay for goods in the Apple App Store and Apple Music store. Hurrah!

It seems the Silicon Valley tech giant has finally admitted defeat when it comes to third-party payment apps.

Last year Apple made a slight concession, allowing users to purchase apps using Alipay, which, according to data from the first quarter of 2017, has a 53.7% market share of China’s mobile payment market.

WeChat Pay meanwhile holds a 39.5% stake while Apple’s own system, Apple Pay, occupies a measly 1%.

The moves extends a recent trend that has seen Apple seemingly keen to curry favor with the Chinese government.

Last month Apple announced plans to build a huge data center in Guangzhou, and also removed dozens of VPNs from its China App Store.

The American company has seen sales drop in China in the face of competition from Android competitors who are selling cheaper smart phones.  

 

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rar

last thing we need is apple making MORE money of chinese people

Jan 14, 2018 13:53 Report Abuse

bill8899

I no having Apple.

Dec 03, 2017 13:17 Report Abuse

Guest15215348

China making rapid movements to becoming a cashless society. Surely a good thing.

Aug 30, 2017 11:48 Report Abuse

bill8899

Almost cashless already.

Dec 09, 2017 13:27 Report Abuse