'Smooth' Payment: Foreign Nationals Praise Beijing's People-centered Financial Measures

On the afternoon of September 14, the Improving Our Finances Together – Campaign to Raise Financial Awareness was held in Chaoyang District, Beijing. 27 foreign nationals from Pakistan, Thailand, Egypt, Kuwait, Jordan, and other Belt and Road partner countries visited the Chaoyang Sub-branch of China Construction Bank to experience firsthand the financial measures taken by Beijing to bring convenience and benefit to citizens and the fruitful achievements made by China in financial development.

Group photo of foreign nationals, leaders, guests, and staff

As September was Financial Education Awareness Month in China, the staff also gave a financial presentation to foreign nationals about China's diversified payment system on the day. Faisal Ebraheem from Pakistan was impressed by China's comprehensive and efficient financial services. "I exchanged some cash at the bank today, and the entire process was very quick. The procedures for international remittances were also simpler than I expected. With the support of strong technological capabilities, China's financial industry has developed rapidly, making financial services increasingly intelligent and secure."

Introduction to the "Workers' Harbor" by the Staff

Guided by the staff, the foreign nationals visited the area of "Workers' Harbor" which is a convenient service venue where the China Construction Bank actively provides services for workers at its business outlets. Bodhipaksege Samith Manuranga from Sri Lanka was deeply impressed by the "Workers' Harbor" project. "I believe this project demonstrates humanistic care and the social responsibility of financial institutions. It allows more members of this society to feel the warmth of financial services, and such initiatives should not be limited to banks. All social institutions should promote them."

Foreign nationals experience the smart teller machine by in the pension financial service area.

On the spot, the foreign nationals tried out the smart teller machines at the outlet, experiencing the age-friendly smart services offered by China's financial institutions. Mario Pascal from Indonesia shared his impressions of the visit. "What surprised me is how easy it is to operate the smart teller machines. They are extremely convenient for elderly individuals and those with physical disabilities. In my opinion, these age-friendly initiatives are very meaningful, and I hope that Indonesia can also adopt them in the future."