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China's biggest apps are inviting the West closer into its insular internet economy

WeChat Pay is integrating PayPal, and Bilibili launched an international app, signaling that China is opening up its insular internet economy.

  • PayPal enables US users to make QR code payments at WeChat Pay merchants in mainland China.
  • Bilibili launches international app with plans to expand to more countries.
  • Chinese tech companies compete with US counterparts in AI, robotics, and electric vehicles.

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