In France, the average Chinese tourist spent 11,386 yuan (US$1,667) with Alipay, almost four times than the average. Photo: AFP
In France, the average Chinese tourist spent 11,386 yuan (US$1,667) with Alipay, almost four times than the average. Photo: AFP

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In France, the average Chinese tourist spent 11,386 yuan (US$1,667) with Alipay, almost four times than the average. Photo: AFP
In France, the average Chinese tourist spent 11,386 yuan (US$1,667) with Alipay, almost four times than the average. Photo: AFP
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