Could Alibaba Rescue Apple Pay?

Jack Ma may bring mobile pay system to China

Be among trailblazing marketing pros at Brandweek this September 23–26 in Phoenix, Arizona. Experience incredible networking, insightful sessions and a boost of inspiration at ADWEEK’s ultimate brand event. Register by May 13 to save 35%.

Could an Apple-Alibaba alliance be in the works? The two formidable tech companies have started a well-choreographed dance around Apple's new mobile payment system, Apple Pay, which some big retail chains in the U.S. are snubbing. 

Jack Ma, the billionaire who founded China's massive online store Alibaba, on Monday said he's open to bringing Apple Pay to the Chinese market, Reuters reported. "I hope we can do something together," he said at a Wall Street Journal digital conference in California.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in