Introduction In today’s fast-moving digital trade era, global buyers frequently face a common dilemma: Should I pay my Chinese suppliers through a credit card or use Alipay instead?When importing products from platforms like Alibaba, AliExpress, or 1688, payment reliability and trust are paramount. While international cards appear convenient, they often come with hidden costs, delayed

Introduction In China’s fast-paced digital economy, Alipay has become the backbone of commerce, connecting millions of local and international users. Yet one question often confuses foreign buyers: why do Chinese vendors always ask for the Alipay transaction detail for proof, instead of accepting the blue “Payment Successful” screenshot that appears immediately after payment? The reason

In daily digital payments, clarity is security. On Alipay, two confirmation views frequently confuse users: (i) the blue “Payment Successful” screen that appears immediately after a transfer, and (ii) the white “Transaction Detail” screen (账单详情) available from the Bills/History tab. While both relate to a completed transaction, they serve different purposes, carry different evidentiary weight,

Introduction: How Alipay Shaped China’s E-Commerce and Digital Finance Landscape Alipay, launched by Alibaba in 2004, began as a simple payment tool designed to address one critical issue—trust in online shopping. At the time, China’s e-commerce sector was in its infancy. Consumers were hesitant to shop online, fearing fraud and unreliable sellers. Alipay changed the

Introduction “Scan and pay” is the most ordinary gesture in modern China: a phone camera glances at a black-and-white square, a soft chime rings, and value moves. Beneath that simple ritual sits a dense stack of standards, encryption, tokenization, merchant onboarding flows, risk engines, and settlement ledgers. In this blog, we analyze the QR code—its