Beijing officials and Hong Kong investors visit Dunbai International and FusionPay to advance cross-border innovation ties.
On 15 July 2025, Dunbai International hosted a distinguished delegation from the Beijing Municipal Finance Bureau, accompanied by notable Hong Kong investors, at its flagship store in Mayfair, London.
This visit signalled a growing China-UK partnership in the realms of smart retail, fintech, AI, and emerging technologies. The initiative reflects a joint ambition to expand cooperation in the digital economy and enhance innovation exchange.
The delegation was introduced to Dunbai International’s tech-enhanced retail environment, a showcase of its commitment to customer-centred innovation. This was followed by an in-depth dialogue involving Dunbai International and FusionPay, in which both parties exchanged views on business strategy, operational outlook, and international development opportunities.
Key topics included optimising cross-border transactions through next-gen fintech applications and embedding AI into retail environments to elevate customer engagement and operational scalability.
The interaction laid strong groundwork for long-term collaboration, focused on driving innovation and delivering sustainable commercial outcomes. FusionPay, known for its leadership in integrating Alipay and WeChat Pay with UK retailers, shared its vision of delivering “seamless and secure digital payment solutions for Chinese consumers visiting or living in the UK.” These strategic aims dovetail with the Beijing Finance Bureau’s global innovation agenda.
A defining feature of the visit was the mutual agreement to pursue a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for establishing a tri-party strategic joint venture involving Dunbai International, FusionPay, and Hong Kong’s investment group.
The joint venture will be housed at the Zhongguancun New Quality Productive Forces Innovation and Incubation Center, situated in the Haidian district of Beijing. It will operate as a cross-border launchpad for new fintech and retail concepts, fostering technological progress and trade growth between China and the UK.
This partnership reflects continued efforts by both countries to reinforce innovation ties and accelerate digital and financial cooperation across borders.
