Apple is busy with the global rollout of its payment service apple pay in February was China 's turn.
If the sources have to be right, Apple now has deals with the four largest banks in China in the pocket. The move to the Asian country is crucial for Apple because the Chinese market, according to 9to5Mac is already larger than the European and before too long time also exceeds the home market (the United States).
In China, Apple does have a formidable competitor against him : Alipay retail giant Alibaba. On what day apple pay to go live, is not known. For the time being to use the service only in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.