Tencent's Ma Unveils WeChat Travel Plan for China, H.K. Bay Area
- WeChat working with Chinese government to link ID system
- Tencent plan would enable users to cross border with WeChat
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Tencent Holdings Ltd. is working with the Chinese government to create an electronic pass system that smooths travel between Hong Kong, Macau and the southern province of Guangdong.
The unusual proposal would see multiple travel documents linked to Tencent’s WeChat app to streamline border crossings, the Shenzhen, Guangdong-based company said in a statement. With the ‘E-card’ ID system, users some day might be able to check into hotels and set up bank accounts if regulators approve, the company said.