Banks in Dalian, Liaoning province, have issued more than 110,000 wallets containing small change — including to over 13,000 taxi drivers — as part of the city's latest efforts to provide more convenience to expats and visitors from overseas.
The "change wallets" have small-denomination notes of one, five, 10 and 20 yuan, according to the Dalian branch of the People's Bank of China, the country's central bank. The banks offer standard wallets for 300 yuan ($41) or others with tailored amounts to meet the public's diversified demand for cash services.
From May 14 to 28, the port city will host the 2024 International School Sport Federation Football World Cup, with 56 teams from 33 countries and regions participating. In June, it will host the 15th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, which will bring together over 1,500 high-level participants.
