During the 2026 WeChat Open Class PRO event, data concerning WeChat's cross - border ecosystem was unveiled, showing a remarkable surge in cross - border interactions in 2025. When Chinese domestic users ventured overseas, there was a dramatic uptick in the number of WeChat Pay transactions in destinations like Malaysia, New Zealand, and the UK.

Merchants around the globe are harnessing what can be termed as "Chinese - style tech innovations," such as Mini Programs and WeChat Pay, to propel the advancement of smart - scenario applications. At present, Mini Program services have made their way to 100 countries and regions across the world. Throughout the entire year, cross - border and overseas users have utilized Mini Programs over 5 billion times. In the latter half of the year, the transaction volumes facilitated through Mini Programs witnessed a year - on - year growth of over 70%.