FUKUOKA – Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said Monday it has teamed up with JR Kyushu Co. to boost Chinese tourism in the region.
The Chinese e-commerce giant is hoping to expand use of its Alipay mobile payment system in Kyushu. It said it will publicize more information on tourist spots, including hot spring resorts, and local foods through its travel service platform called Fliggy.
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