CHINA INSIGHTS

What is “WeChat Pay”? 【Posted on: 2019 March】 Tencent and Alibaba, China’s two biggest internet companies took the country by storm with their payment products WeChat Pay and AliPay. In first and second-tier cities there, going completely cashless is made possible through smartphones. Just by opening WeChat, you can use your WeChat Wallet and pay […]

What are “Mini Program Malls” and “WeChat Store”? Which one should I choose? 【Posted on: 2019 March】 “WeChat Store” are essentially ecommerce pages within WeChat, built using HTML5. As an early pioneer in ecommerce solutions, WeChat has developed many products over the years, with “Mini Program Malls” being its latest. These are built through mini programs and offer an experience closer to native

Why are there so many Mini Programs on the rise in China? Do Baidu and Alipay also have them? 【Posted on: 2019 March】 Mini Programs are unique in that they don’t need to be downloaded or installed, and users can use them right away without having to register or log in. They simply sync information

What is a WeChat Mini Program? What is the difference between a Mini Program and an App? 【Posted on: 2019 March】 Looking for an easy-to-use application? The WeChat Mini Program is a no-fuss, incredibly lightweight application that can be opened readily, without a prior WeChat app download. Boasting the utmost convenience, it’s known for having

How can you rename WeChat official account? 【Posted on: 2019 March】 Want to rename WeChat official account? Look no further! Naming resubmission can be done for all non-verified corporate official numbers during the account verification process. Additionally, if the corporate account has been verified, the name can be changed during an annual review. If the

How much does it cost to setup the 2 types of WeChat official account? 【Posted on: 2019 March】 For both registration types, the prices are highly affordable. China’s WeChat official account yearly verification costs 300 yuan/year, while the international version costs 99 USD/year. In terms of duration, China-based registration will take up to 5-10 business

How do I register for a WeChat public account without a China business license? 【Posted on: 2019 March】 If you do not own a China business license or if your company is situated overseas without a China-based public bank account, it is possible to go through a Chinese company representative. While this method was popular

If I have a company registered in China, how do I register for a WeChat public account? Is it free? 【Posted on: 2019 March】 If you currently own a registered company in China, congratulations! You are on your first step in registering for either a WeChat subscription or service account. The best thing is, application is completely

Is it true that Mainland Chinese can’t receive the messages from WeChat Global Account? 【Posted on: 2019 February】 While there might be a common misconception about Mainland China users being unable to receive any media showcased on the global platform due to the internet firewall, this is totally untrue. WeChat Global Accounts are typically subjected

What’s the difference between WeChat Global Account and WeChat China Account? 【Posted on: 2019 February】 According to the location of the registered company’s business certification, two types of public accounts can be formed. The WeChat Global Account can be registered by foreign companies, while the WeChat China Account can be registered via local enterprises. For