PayPal becomes first foreign firm to fully own payments platform in China

PayPal becomes first foreign firm to fully own payments platform in China

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PayPal Holding Inc has become the first foreign operator with 100% control of a payment platform in China, according to Chinese government data, as the U.S. fintech giant eyes a bigger foothold in a booming market for online payments.

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